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Professional & Technical Services · Ypsilanti, MI

National Testing Lab

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Testing Lab ranks #35,400 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty88% serious
$9,910
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,400
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Testing Lab in Ypsilanti, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,910. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected National Testing Lab 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,400 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, ISS Grounds Control, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#35,400
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How National Testing Lab compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows National Testing Lab runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$9,910 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 National Testing Lab.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST GRAPHIC SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHERN PETROLEUM L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AB CLINICAL TRIALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUN CITY ANALYTICAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYCDDC HEADQUARTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOLSOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PACE ANALYTICAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SDS MECHANICAL AND A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELECTRONICS FOR IMAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANDREA L WESTON DVM PC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KOP-COAT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEST COAST ARBORISTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TESTAMERICA LABORATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EXCELL SERVICES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1USDA AGRICULTURAL RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OMNILECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TERRACON CONSULTANTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GENERAL DYNAMICS C4 …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17COULTER JEWELL THAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MKS SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3National Testing Lab, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
National Testing Lab has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

National Testing Lab in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, National Testing Lab ranks #121 at $9,910 current penalty.

How National Testing Lab Compares

National Testing Lab's 8.00 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 far above peers (7.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-17

Last Inspection

2012-11-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,955

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $4,955 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$19,900

Current Penalty Amount

$9,910

Penalty Reduction

50.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,990 from the initial assessment of $19,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How National Testing Lab compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric National Testing Lab Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 16 1.2
Total Penalty $9,910 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,955 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for National Testing Lab, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,910 here).

Chapel Valley Landscape Company $9,857 VA First Graphic Services, INC. $10,000 TX Aep $10,000 PR Marcellus Energy Services LLC $10,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

First Graphic Services, INC. 2 insp. Garland, TX Southern Petroleum Labs INC 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Ab Clinical Trials 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Sun City Analytical, INC. 2 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Walter D. Duke & Associates
Carrollton, GA
0 inspections $0
ISS Grounds Control, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Great Lakes Cordage
Spring Lake, MI
3 inspections $9,900
JBR Solutions
Fairfax, VA
0 inspections $0
Murphy Company
Saint Louis, MO
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 National Testing Lab safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Testing Lab's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 National Testing Lab have? ▼
National Testing Lab has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,910.
How many OSHA inspections has National Testing Lab had? ▼
National Testing Lab has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-17 and the most recent on 2012-11-29. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Testing Lab? ▼
National Testing Lab has been assessed $9,910 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,900 (a 50.2% reduction).
Does National Testing Lab have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. National Testing Lab has 14 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 National Testing Lab operate in? ▼
National Testing Lab 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 National Testing Lab rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, National Testing Lab ranks #35,400 (the upper 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 National Testing Lab's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Testing Lab's total OSHA penalty of $9,910 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, ISS Grounds Control, Inc. in San Antonio, TX 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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