Establishment profile
CHARM SCIENCES, INC.
15 CHARLES STREET, NORTH ANDOVER, MA 659 ANDOVER STREET, LAWRENCE, MA, 01843
Operated by Charm Sciences, Inc · 1 of 2 establishments
325998 — All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
EIN 042635968
Summary
CHARM SCIENCES, INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $13,730 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 49th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 58 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 51st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHARM SCIENCES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $13,730 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 2 | 2 | $6,200 | Aug 2008 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 A | 1 | 1 | $4,100 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0137 B02 VIII | 1 | 1 | $1,780 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $825 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $825 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 3259 within MA. Peer group: 58 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 202 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CHARM SCIENCES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CHARM SCIENCES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHARM SCIENCES, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CHARM SCIENCES, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHARM SCIENCES INC 659 ANDOVER ST · LAWRENCE, MA, 01843 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 2 | 0 | — | Nov 2021 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CHARM SCIENCES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Homeland SecurityDELIVERY ORDER FOR TESTING SUPPLIES (MEDIA) IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 RESPONSE.contract · Last action 2021-07-05$1,946,400
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CL::IGF- KIS TEST KITScontract · Last action 2019-06-12$574,970
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER- KIS-100 TEST SUPPLIED IN BAGS OF 25- DELIVERED APRIL 7, 2020 CONTRACT: 123A9418D0019contract · Last action 2020-03-10$477,535
- Department of AgricultureTEST MATERIALS & INCUBATORS AND NEGATIVE CONTROLScontract · Last action 2008-09-23$419,524
- Department of AgricultureCHARM KIS TEST KITScontract · Last action 2025-02-06$325,165
- Department of Homeland SecurityTEST MEDIA KITS IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 RESPONSE.contract · Last action 2022-09-20$324,400
- Department of Veterans AffairsCOVID-19 TRANSPORT MEDIUMcontract · Last action 2020-07-13$319,520
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF KIS TEST KITScontract · Last action 2018-07-02$311,280
- Department of AgricultureCHARM KIS TEST KITScontract · Last action 2025-12-31$302,156
- Department of AgricultureDELIVERY ORDER FOR KIS TEST KITS, NEGATIVE CONTROLS TABLETS, AND INCUBATORScontract · Last action 2021-06-29$292,350
- Department of AgricultureKIS TESTS MWLcontract · Last action 2017-03-14$290,400
- Department of Agriculture#KIS-100, KIS TESTcontract · Last action 2014-04-21$276,600
- Department of AgricultureKIS TESTS MWLcontract · Last action 2017-07-31$262,225
- Department of AgricultureCHARM KIS TEST KITcontract · Last action 2026-04-20$260,600
- Department of AgricultureMDWL ORDER - KIS TEST SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2024-01-18$260,600
- Department of AgricultureKIS TEST KITS Q4 DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2026-06-26$257,597
- Department of AgricultureKISS SUPPLIES UNDER CONTRACT 123A9418D0019contract · Last action 2022-10-26$239,880
- Department of AgricultureKIS SUPPLY UNDER CONTRACT 123A9418D0019contract · Last action 2022-05-02$234,800
- Department of AgricultureKIS TESTS MWLcontract · Last action 2016-09-22$232,880
- Department of Agriculture#KIS-100 KIS TEST, NGKIS-4 NEGATIVE CONTROL TABLETS AND INC-110-20 KIS KITScontract · Last action 2014-04-21$228,850
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER FOR KIS SUPPLIES FOR CHARM CONTRACT AG-3A94-C-13-0014: KIS 100 TEST AND NGKIS-4 NEGATIVE CONTROLScontract · Last action 2023-01-04$227,510
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER FOR KIS SUPPLIES UNDER CONTRACT 123A9418D0019contract · Last action 2023-01-31$219,750
- Department of AgricultureKIS TEST KITS, NEGATIVE CONTROLScontract · Last action 2016-05-10$207,560
- Department of AgricultureCHARM KIS TEST KITcontract · Last action 2024-10-25$181,068
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF KIS-100 TESTScontract · Last action 2015-04-06$176,800
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF KIS-10 TEST KITS, NEGATIVE CONTROLS AND DIGITAL INCUBATORcontract · Last action 2015-07-27$169,500
- Department of AgricultureVARIOUS KIS SAMPLING SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2022-01-24$168,060
- Department of AgricultureKIS-100 TEST KITScontract · Last action 2010-09-27$166,520
- Department of AgricultureKIS TESTS MWLcontract · Last action 2017-12-14$165,440
- Department of AgricultureKIS TESTScontract · Last action 2016-02-26$154,300
- Department of AgricultureNGKIS-4 NEGATIVE CONTROL TABLETS AND KIS-100 TEST KITScontract · Last action 2011-06-28$151,856
- Department of AgricultureTHE CONTRACT WILL PROVIDE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE QUANTITATIVE LATERAL FLOW MYCOTOXIN TEST KITS, EXTRACTION MATERIALS, CONTROLS, AND GENERAL LABORATORY CONSUMABLES NECESSARY TO PERFORM AFLATOXIN, DON, FUMONISIN, AND ZEARALENONE TESTING ON GRAIN SAMPLEcontract · Last action 2026-06-01$150,000
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF KIS-100 TEST KITScontract · Last action 2013-05-31$148,740
- Department of AgricultureKIS-100 KIS TESTS; NGKIS-4 NEGATIVE CONTROL TABLETS; AND INC-110-20 DIGITAL INCUBATORcontract · Last action 2012-07-09$148,650
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF TEST KITScontract · Last action 2015-05-07$144,900
- Department of AgricultureKIS SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2021-04-13$142,665
- Department of AgricultureMIDWESTERN LAB--DELIVERY ORDER FOR KIS TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH ATTACHED DELIVERY ORDER SPREADSHEET FOR SEPTEMBER 2025.contract · Last action 2025-08-15$140,905
- Department of AgricultureFY12 KIS TEST SUPPLIES #1contract · Last action 2011-12-15$133,340
- Department of AgricultureKIS SUPPLIES UNDER CONTRACT 123A9418D0019contract · Last action 2021-11-22$131,800
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF FOR OTHER FUNCTION KIS-100 TEST KITS AND NGKIS-4 NEGATIVE CONTROL TABLETScontract · Last action 2013-08-21$130,725
- Department of AgricultureKIS SUPPLIES NEEDED TO SEND TO FIELD INSPECTION SO ANALYSIS CAN BE COMPLETED.contract · Last action 2021-01-27$129,890
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF KIS TESTScontract · Last action 2014-09-23$129,670
- Department of AgricultureKIS-100 - KIS TEST SUPPLIED IN BAGS OF 25 EACH. UNDER CONTRACT AG-3A94-C-13-0014contract · Last action 2018-03-27$127,500
- Department of AgricultureKIS-100 TEST KITScontract · Last action 2012-03-23$122,240
- Department of AgricultureKIS-100 TEST KITScontract · Last action 2010-07-14$121,800
- Department of AgricultureTASK ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF KIS-100 TEST KITS AND NGKIS-4 NEGATIVE CONTROL TABLETScontract · Last action 2009-12-10$112,900
- Department of AgricultureKIS-100 TEST KITScontract · Last action 2015-09-25$109,040
- Department of AgricultureKIS TEST KITScontract · Last action 2023-08-31$104,800
- Department of AgricultureKIS-100 TEST KITS AND NGKIS-4 NEGATIVE CONTROL TABLETScontract · Last action 2011-02-24$104,520
- Department of AgricultureKIS-100 KITS AND NGKIS-4 NEGATIVE CONTROL TABLETScontract · Last action 2011-09-08$103,040
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 325413 - IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCE MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-06-26. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-05 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $9,980 | |
| 2008-04-02 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $3,750 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
CHARM SCIENCES, INC. is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Charm Sciences, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Charm Sciences, Inc across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Related searches
- All Charm Sciences, Inc locationsParent rollup
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHARM SCIENCES, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Charm Sciences, Inc, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CHARM SCIENCES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- CHARM SCIENCES, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $13,730 in total penalties.
- How does CHARM SCIENCES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- CHARM SCIENCES, INC. operates in the all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4. CHARM SCIENCES, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 3.69 compared to an industry average of 0.8.