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Royal Institutional Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Royal Institutional Services, INC. ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty45% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Royal Institutional Services, INC. in Somerville, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Royal Institutional Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Woodside Car Wash in Brooklyn, NY is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Royal Institutional Services, INC. runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$18,000 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Royal Institutional Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.137.750.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWILLIE A. WATKINS FU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED WAY OF THE PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JUNGLE FRIENDS PRIMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BLAST TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48WHEEL FIX IT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLASH INTEGRATED SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IMPORT AUTO TECHNICI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DEW, INC. DBA AUTO W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19S&S AUTO BODY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LINDAN BODY SHOP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUBURBAN COLLISION O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OVERSEAS AUTOBODY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AUTOMOTIVE ARTISTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GORDON-DARBY ARIZONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NOYES AUTOMOTIVE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KOST TIRE DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MCNEAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JASBIR TATLA & KASHM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDWEST LINEN & UNIF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Royal Institutional …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Royal Institutional Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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.

Royal Institutional Services, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Royal Institutional Services, INC. is the #238 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($18,000).

How Royal Institutional Services, INC. Compares

Royal Institutional Services, INC.'s 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-18

Last Inspection

2011-07-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $9,000 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

54.5% 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

$62,935

Current Penalty Amount

$18,000

Penalty Reduction

71.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $44,935 from the initial assessment of $62,935. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Royal Institutional Services, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Royal Institutional Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 11 3.8
Total Penalty $18,000 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,000 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Royal Institutional Services, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,000 here).

Colorado Camper Van LLC $18,000 CO Conam Management Corporation $17,867 NV Gregory Poole Equipment Company, INC. $18,175 NC Linen King, LLC $18,185 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Willie a. Watkins Funeral Home 2 insp. Atlanta, GA The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2 insp. Concord, NH United Way of the Plains 2 insp. Wichita, KS Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary INC 2 insp. Gainesville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Colorado Camper Van LLC
Loveland, CO
2 inspections $18,000
Quality Home Care
Butler, MO
0 inspections $0
M B Relaxation Spa
Massapequa, NY
0 inspections $0
Crisanto Salazar Alvarez
Missouri City, TX
0 inspections $0
Woodside Car Wash
Brooklyn, NY
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 Royal Institutional Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Royal Institutional Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Royal Institutional Services, INC. have? ▼
Royal Institutional Services, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Royal Institutional Services, INC. had? ▼
Royal Institutional Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-18 and the most recent on 2011-07-22. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Royal Institutional Services, INC.? ▼
Royal Institutional Services, INC. has been assessed $18,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $62,935 (a 71.4% reduction).
Does Royal Institutional Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Royal Institutional Services, 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 Royal Institutional Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Royal Institutional Services, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812332). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Royal Institutional Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Royal Institutional Services, INC. ranks #19,912 (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 Royal Institutional Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Royal Institutional Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,000 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woodside Car Wash in Brooklyn, NY is a similar other 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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