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Professional & Technical Services · Decatur, GA

McBride Research Laboratories, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McBride Research Laboratories, INC. ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

McBride Research Laboratories, INC. in Decatur, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McBride Research Laboratories, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United Logic in Charlotte, NC is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McBride Research Laboratories, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is McBride Research Laboratories, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAEROJET ROCKETDYNE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWEST TEXAS SIGN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLEANTEC LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MCHALE SIGN CO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDDLE TENNESSEE WHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FREEMAN EXPOSITIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CRUSECOM TECHNOLOGY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JOHNSON-MELLOH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MAALT, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAZEN RESEARCH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WAGSTAFF ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CMB TAX SERVICE LLC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPINNING DESIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE HAWAII NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE KOREX CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTHWEST LABS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AVIAGEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DELTA CONCRETE & IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMMONWEALTH FUSION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0McBride Research Lab…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
McBride Research Laboratories, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

McBride Research Laboratories, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: McBride Research Laboratories, INC. is the #324 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($2,500).

How McBride Research Laboratories, INC. Compares

McBride Research Laboratories, INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-23

Last Inspection

2026-01-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$4,508

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

44.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,008 from the initial assessment of $4,508. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How McBride Research Laboratories, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McBride Research Laboratories, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 3 1.2
Total Penalty $2,500 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McBride Research Laboratories, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

C & D Contractors, INC. $2,500 CA Century Fire Systems, LLC $2,500 TX Aztec Signs & Graphics $2,500 PA Rampf Group $2,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace, INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL Southwest Texas Sign Service INC. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Cleantec Logistics 2 insp. Salinas, CA McHale Sign CO INC. 2 insp. Redding, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

C & D Contractors, INC.
Gridley, CA
2 inspections $2,500
Turningpoint Global Solutions
Rockville, MD
0 inspections $0
Relic Solutions LLC
Elmont, NY
0 inspections $0
Century Fire Systems, LLC
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $2,500
United Logic
Charlotte, NC
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 McBride Research Laboratories, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McBride Research Laboratories, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does McBride Research Laboratories, INC. have? ▼
McBride Research Laboratories, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has McBride Research Laboratories, INC. had? ▼
McBride Research Laboratories, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-23 and the most recent on 2026-01-14. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McBride Research Laboratories, INC.? ▼
McBride Research Laboratories, INC. has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,508 (a 44.5% reduction).
Does McBride Research Laboratories, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McBride Research Laboratories, INC. has 2 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 McBride Research Laboratories, INC. operate in? ▼
McBride Research Laboratories, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541380). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McBride Research Laboratories, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McBride Research Laboratories, INC. ranks #72,473 (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 McBride Research Laboratories, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McBride Research Laboratories, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,500 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Logic in Charlotte, NC is a similar professional & technical services 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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