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Lab Inventory Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lab Inventory Systems, INC. ranks #22,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 51 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty43% serious
$16,260
OSHA penalties
51
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lab Inventory Systems, INC. in Frederick, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 51 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lab Inventory Systems, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 51 violations, averaging 25.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, NDX Salem in Cleveland, OH is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

25.5
violations per inspection
43.1%
of violations were serious
#22,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 51 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (25.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lab Inventory Systems, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lab Inventory Systems, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$16,260 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lab Inventory Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKAPCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUN AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRIME PACKING PARTNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SONOMA VALLEY FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ZINUS USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DICKEY'S CAPITAL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ABSOLUTE POWDER COAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23BENESTAR BRANDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOUNTAINSIDE FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41BELLEVILLE INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW HORIZONS BAKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TILECO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27M. CHASEN & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24TECHNIPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17JENSEN ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIDWEST ICE CREAM CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8METHODS MACHINE TOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CENTRIC PIPE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4I.D. IMAGES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LOVIN OVEN LLC DBA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Lab Inventory System…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 51
Lab Inventory Systems, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 51 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Lab Inventory Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lab Inventory Systems, INC. ranks #10,494 at $16,260 current penalty.

How Lab Inventory Systems, INC. Compares

Lab Inventory Systems, INC.'s 25.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-12-14

Last Inspection

2024-06-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

25.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,130

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 25.5 violations per visit. That's $8,130 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

43.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

5.9% of total

26

Other-Than-Serious

51.0% 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

$23,500

Current Penalty Amount

$16,260

Penalty Reduction

30.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,240 from the initial assessment of $23,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lab Inventory Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lab Inventory Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 51 8.0
Total Penalty $16,260 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,130 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lab Inventory Systems, INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,260 here).

Scepter, INC $16,260 TN Ball Corporation $16,260 OH Unistar Plastics LLC $16,258 LA Aero Pallets, INC. $16,256 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kapco, INC. 2 insp. Osceola, WI Sun America, LLC 2 insp. Alliance, OH Prime Packing Partners, LLC 2 insp. Hatfield, PA Sonoma Valley Foods, INC. 2 insp. Santa Rosa, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Scepter, INC
Waverly, TN
3 inspections $16,260
Ball Corporation
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $16,260
NDX Salem
Cleveland, OH
0 inspections $0
Unistar Plastics LLC
Harahan, LA
4 inspections $16,258
Rolling Sharpening Stone
Flower Mound, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Lab Inventory Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lab Inventory Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 51 violations across 2 inspections, including 22 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Lab Inventory Systems, INC. have? ▼
Lab Inventory Systems, INC. has 51 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,260.
How many OSHA inspections has Lab Inventory Systems, INC. had? ▼
Lab Inventory Systems, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-14 and the most recent on 2024-06-06. This averages 25.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lab Inventory Systems, INC.? ▼
Lab Inventory Systems, INC. has been assessed $16,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,500 (a 30.8% reduction).
Does Lab Inventory Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lab Inventory Systems, INC. has 22 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Lab Inventory Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Lab Inventory Systems, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lab Inventory Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lab Inventory Systems, INC. ranks #22,041 (the top quarter 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 Lab Inventory Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lab Inventory Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,260 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, NDX Salem in Cleveland, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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