WELCH GROUP ENVIRONMENTAL LLP AND GLENN WELCH

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WELCH GROUP ENVIRONMENTAL LLP AND GLENN WELCH — a environmental consulting services facility located at 1505 POINSETTIA DRIVE, SUITE H-6, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $360,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-07-07.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 0.8 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.1 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $360,000.00 is more than 114.5× the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541620). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.

State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 21 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 9 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 4, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 15, 2012. Of the 21 total citations, 15 (71%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $17,142.86 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement action against Welch Group Environmental LLP, resulting in a substantial $360,