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Theochem Laboratories, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Theochem Laboratories, INC. ranks #22,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$15,998
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Theochem Laboratories, INC. in Tampa, FL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,998. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Theochem Laboratories, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gates Albert INC in North Chili, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $16,000 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#22,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Theochem Laboratories, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Theochem Laboratories, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,998 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Theochem Laboratories, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLM WIND POWER BLADES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MATERIALS TRANSPORTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NAN YA PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AUSTIN FOAM PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CRAFT BREW ALLIANCE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21B & B AIRPARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TYSON MEXICAN ORIGIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36ALTAIR PARAMOUNT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22R & S MACHINING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ILLINOIS MACHINE & T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PLATECO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6G & J PEPSI-COLA BOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WAYNE FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BAILSCO BLADES & CAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE CROSBY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10KRAFT HEINZ FOOD COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THREE S ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BUNGE MILLING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Theochem Laboratorie…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Theochem Laboratories, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Theochem Laboratories, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Theochem Laboratories, INC. sits at penalty rank #10,704 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,998 assessed).

How Theochem Laboratories, INC. Compares

Theochem Laboratories, INC.'s 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-07-19

Last Inspection

2018-10-26

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $5,333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$31,012

Current Penalty Amount

$15,998

Penalty Reduction

48.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,014 from the initial assessment of $31,012. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Theochem Laboratories, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Theochem Laboratories, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $15,998 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,333 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,998 here).

Blick's Phosphate Conversions, LLC $16,000 ID Midwest Manufacturing, INC $16,000 WI Mass-Granite, INC. $16,000 MA Baker Petrolite Corporation $16,000 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

LM Wind Power Blades 3 insp. Grand Forks, ND Materials Transportation Company 3 insp. Temple, TX Nan Ya Plastics Corporation USA 3 insp. Wharton, TX Austin Foam Plastics, INC. 3 insp. Pflugerville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $16,000
Bingaman-Precision Metal Spinning Corporation
Rolling Meadows, IL
2 inspections $16,000
The Corr-Pak Corporation
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2 inspections $16,000
Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC
Franklin, MA
2 inspections $16,000
Gates Albert INC
North Chili, NY
3 inspections $16,000

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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 Theochem Laboratories, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Theochem Laboratories, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Theochem Laboratories, INC. have? ▼
Theochem Laboratories, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,998.
How many OSHA inspections has Theochem Laboratories, INC. had? ▼
Theochem Laboratories, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-19 and the most recent on 2018-10-26. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Theochem Laboratories, INC.? ▼
Theochem Laboratories, INC. has been assessed $15,998 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,012 (a 48.4% reduction).
Does Theochem Laboratories, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Theochem Laboratories, INC. has 6 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 Theochem Laboratories, INC. operate in? ▼
Theochem Laboratories, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Theochem Laboratories, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Theochem Laboratories, INC. ranks #22,517 (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 Theochem Laboratories, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Theochem Laboratories, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,998 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gates Albert INC in North Chili, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,000 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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