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Professional & Technical Services · Bethel, CT

Special Testing Laboratories, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Special Testing Laboratories, INC. ranks #29,515 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty63% serious
$12,183
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,515
of 99,447 penalized employers

Special Testing Laboratories, INC. in Bethel, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,183. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Special Testing Laboratories, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,515 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Grace Williams in Norcross, GA is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#29,515
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Special Testing Laboratories, INC. runs far above peers (9.0x 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

$12,183 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Special Testing Laboratories, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREAT EASTERN ENTERT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHAFFHAYE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HEARTHWOOD DOG & CAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15KELVIS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ISI AUTOMATION INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWEST STRUCTURAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MODTECH SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STUDIO CITY ANIMAL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10UNITED GRAFIX INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ESSEN BIOSCIENCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHRISTIAN & ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YOUR BEST MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AMEC ENVIRONMENT & I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL INSTITUTE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ECOLOGY CONTROL INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHASE DESIGN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOHAMMAD SHAHRIAH DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SMOOTH KREATIONZ GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Special Testing Labo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Special Testing Laboratories, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Special Testing Laboratories, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Special Testing Laboratories, INC. ranks #97 at $12,183 current penalty.

How Special Testing Laboratories, INC. Compares

Special Testing Laboratories, INC.'s 4.00 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 (9.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-19

Last Inspection

2021-10-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,092

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $6,092 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$17,403

Current Penalty Amount

$12,183

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,220 from the initial assessment of $17,403. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

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

Metric Special Testing Laboratories, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 8 1.2
Total Penalty $12,183 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,092 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Special Testing Laboratories, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,183 here).

SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC $12,145 MS Kingdom Productions, INC. $12,126 OH DHX $11,992 GU Akima Support Operations LLC $11,934 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arrowhead Industrial Services (USA), INC. 2 insp. Huntsville, AL Great Eastern Entertainment 2 insp. Compton, CA Chaffhaye, INC. 2 insp. Dell City, TX Hearthwood Dog & Cat Clinic 2 insp. Vancouver, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Empire Inspections & Appraisals
Middletown, NY
0 inspections $0
Grace Williams
Norcross, GA
0 inspections $0
StarTech Networks, Inc.
Plano, TX
0 inspections $0
SDS Mechanical and Automation, LLC
Columbus, MS
2 inspections $12,145
Executive Technology Solutions ( ETS)
Silver Spring, MD
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 Special Testing Laboratories, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Special Testing Laboratories, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Special Testing Laboratories, INC. have? ▼
Special Testing Laboratories, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,183.
How many OSHA inspections has Special Testing Laboratories, INC. had? ▼
Special Testing Laboratories, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-19 and the most recent on 2021-10-01. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Special Testing Laboratories, INC.? ▼
Special Testing Laboratories, INC. has been assessed $12,183 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,403 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Special Testing Laboratories, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Special Testing Laboratories, 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 Special Testing Laboratories, INC. operate in? ▼
Special Testing 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 Special Testing Laboratories, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Special Testing Laboratories, INC. ranks #29,515 (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 Special Testing Laboratories, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Special Testing Laboratories, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,183 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (9.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Grace Williams in Norcross, GA 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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