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Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty26% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC in Silver Spring, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Coral Reef Operating, LLC. in Miami, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,500 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
26.3%
of violations were serious
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC.

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Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC is the #1,816 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($1,500).

How Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC Compares

Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC's 9.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-01

Last Inspection

2010-10-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

26.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

73.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

78.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,500 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 19 1.1
Total Penalty $1,500 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,500 here).

Coventry Health Center $1,500 RI Glendale Adventist Medical Center $1,500 CA Gentle Dental Family Dentistry $1,500 MI Calaveras County Health & Human Services $1,500 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Saint Francis Medical Center 2 insp. Lynwood, CA Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley 2 insp. Littleton, MA Greenbrook Manor Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC 2 insp. Green Brook, NJ Norridge Gardens, LLC 2 insp. Norridge, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coventry Health Center
Coventry, RI
2 inspections $1,500
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Glendale, CA
2 inspections $1,500
Calaveras County Health & Human Services
San Andreas, CA
2 inspections $1,500
Gentle Dental Family Dentistry
Trenton, MI
3 inspections $1,500
Coral Reef Operating, LLC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $1,500

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC have? ▼
Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC had? ▼
Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-01 and the most recent on 2010-10-29. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC? ▼
Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 78.6% reduction).
Does Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC operate in? ▼
Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621511). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC ranks #81,555 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bethesda Dermatopathology Laboratory INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,500 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Coral Reef Operating, LLC. in Miami, FL is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $1,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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