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Professional & Technical Services · Livonia, MI

Rti Laboratories

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rti Laboratories ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty89% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rti Laboratories in Livonia, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rti Laboratories 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Calspan Corporation in Buffalo, NY is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rti Laboratories compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Rti Laboratories runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Rti Laboratories.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY INSTITUTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BANFIELD THE PET HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BIRCHWOOD SNOW & LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7McDonnell & Associat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0INDUSTRIAL PLATING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SKY MOBILE BILLBOARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DESIGNWERKES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SAN CARLOS PET INC. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PURE LITHIUM CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LADWP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SKYLINE EMISSIONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MTS ENGINEERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAX TECHNOLOGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MCHALE SIGN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SERVISAIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SUMMIT ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NAVAL AIR STATION, F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATTELLE MEMORIAL IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Rti Laboratories, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Rti Laboratories has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Rti Laboratories in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rti Laboratories ranks #254 at $4,000 current penalty.

How Rti Laboratories Compares

Rti Laboratories's 9.00 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-06-18

Last Inspection

2018-07-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$8,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,000 from the initial assessment of $8,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

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

Metric Rti Laboratories Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 18 1.2
Total Penalty $4,000 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rti Laboratories, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,000 here).

U.S. Postal Service $4,000 FL Calspan Corporation $4,000 NY Westroc Trucking INC $4,000 UT Sodexo, INC. $4,000 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey Institute of Technology 2 insp. Newark, NJ Banfield the Pet Hospital 2 insp. Silverdale, WA U.S. Geological Survey Marrowstone Marine Station 2 insp. Nordland, WA Birchwood Snow & Landscape Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Postal Service
Pembroke Pines, FL
2 inspections $4,000
Calspan Corporation
Buffalo, NY
2 inspections $4,000
Westroc Trucking INC
Vernal, UT
2 inspections $4,000
Sodexo, INC.
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $4,000
S&R IT, INC.
East Meadow, 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 Rti Laboratories safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rti Laboratories's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 Rti Laboratories have? ▼
Rti Laboratories has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Rti Laboratories had? ▼
Rti Laboratories has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-18 and the most recent on 2018-07-18. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rti Laboratories? ▼
Rti Laboratories has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Rti Laboratories have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rti Laboratories has 16 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 Rti Laboratories operate in? ▼
Rti Laboratories 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 Rti Laboratories rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rti Laboratories ranks #61,673 (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 Rti Laboratories's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rti Laboratories's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Calspan Corporation in Buffalo, NY is a similar professional & technical services employer with $4,000 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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