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Professional & Technical Services · Newark, DE

Romer Labs, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Romer Labs, INC. ranks #16,152 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$21,465
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,152
of 99,447 penalized employers

Romer Labs, INC. in Newark, DE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,465. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Romer Labs, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,152 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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, E2 Enterprises, Inc. in Wichita, KS is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#16,152
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Romer Labs, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Romer Labs, INC. runs far above peers (15.8x 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

$21,465 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Romer Labs, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSDS 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: 3CIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PMD INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIGNS WEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XIGMA ENGINEERING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16WILLIAMS-SONOMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1C2AE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TESTING OIS 2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Romer Labs, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Romer Labs, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Romer Labs, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Romer Labs, INC. ranks #53 at $21,465 current penalty.

How Romer Labs, INC. Compares

Romer Labs, INC.'s 3.00 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 (15.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-11-19

Last Inspection

2022-02-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $10,733 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$31,906

Current Penalty Amount

$21,465

Penalty Reduction

32.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,441 from the initial assessment of $31,906. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

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

Metric Romer Labs, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 6 1.2
Total Penalty $21,465 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,733 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Romer Labs, INC., both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,465 here).

Penske Logistics LLC $21,145 CA Skyline Emissions, INC. $21,893 PA Worley Parsons Group Incorporated $21,000 CT STS Management, INC. $20,737 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC 2 insp. Columbus, MS Electronics for Imaging INC 2 insp. Eagan, MN Andrea L Weston DVM PC 2 insp. Corvallis, OR Kop-Coat, INC. 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA

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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 Romer Labs, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Romer Labs, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Romer Labs, INC. have? ▼
Romer Labs, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,465.
How many OSHA inspections has Romer Labs, INC. had? ▼
Romer Labs, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-11-19 and the most recent on 2022-02-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Romer Labs, INC.? ▼
Romer Labs, INC. has been assessed $21,465 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,906 (a 32.7% reduction).
What industry does Romer Labs, INC. operate in? ▼
Romer Labs, 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 Romer Labs, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Romer Labs, INC. ranks #16,152 (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 Romer Labs, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Romer Labs, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,465 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (15.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, E2 Enterprises, Inc. in Wichita, KS 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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