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RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.

8370 JUMPERS HOLE ROAD #2, MILLERSVILLE, MD, 21108
Operated by Research Solutions, Inc
332322 — Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing

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OSHA inspections
4
over 13 years
Violations
28
$4,605 in penalties
Penalties
$4,605
$164 avg
Accident investigations on record
2 National Emphasis Program inspections · 2 OSHA follow-ups

Summary

RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. has accumulated 28 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 13 years of recorded history, with $4,605 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 70th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 183 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.

Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
4
0.3 / yr · last 13 yrs
Violations
28
2.2 / yr
Penalties
$4,605
$164 avg / violation
46% serious54% other
Inspection trigger · referral
2 of 4
Inspection trigger · planned
2 of 4

100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $4,605 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II22$1,335Oct 2012Oct 2012
29 CFR 1910.0124 G0211$1,050Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.1200 F06 II11$1,050Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.0219 D0111$630Oct 2012Oct 2012
29 CFR 1910.0132 D0111$540Oct 2012Oct 2012
29 CFR 1910.0134 E0111—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.0178 L0611—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.1026 D0111—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IV A11—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.0303 F0211—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 II11—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 I11—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.0305 C0411—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I11—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 IV11—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.1200 H02 III11—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.1200 G0811—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I11—Jul 2024Jul 2024
29 CFR 5040.6 A0111—Oct 2012Oct 2012
29 CFR 5040.5 C0111—Oct 2012Oct 2012

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

70th

Above average violations in NAICS 3323 within MD. Peer group: 183 employers. This establishment has 28 OSHA violations; peer median is 14.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
74th
peer median: $1,450
Inspection frequency
82nd
peer median: 2

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
3.3
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
1.9
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
—
Not in OSHA ITA

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

Planned
2
Referral
2

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 RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
—
Most recent activity
2 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, 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 RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →

Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical

No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →

CPSC product recalls

Total recalls
1
Last 5 years
1
Last 12 months
0
Units recalled
0

Top hazard: The recalled steam humidifiers containing a specific type of electrode wire with a "D" shaped connector can loosen causing arcing and/or overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2023-06-22. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.

Federal contracts

This location

Obligated (5-yr)
$242K
Obligated (all-time)
$2.3M
Awards
52
Top agency
Department of Defense
$1.4M
Top agencies by obligation (this location)
Department of Defense$1.4M
Department of Health and Human Services$755K
Environmental Protection Agency$69K
Department of Homeland Security$35K
Department of Veterans Affairs$21K
Largest awards (top 50 of 52)
  • Department of Defense
    PURCHASE OF TWENTY FIVE (25) MODEL#K487272-24MD MULTI SPECIES KENNELS FOR THE U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND (DEVCOM)CCDC:CBC.
    contract · Last action 2021-07-15
    $312,170
  • Department of Defense
    SWINE KENNELS
    contract · Last action 2008-08-08
    $227,415
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    IGF::OT::IGF RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC:1129154 [18-003066]
    contract · Last action 2018-06-07
    $190,020
  • Department of Defense
    RABBIT/FERRET CAGING
    contract · Last action 2018-10-10
    $93,600
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC:1129154 [19-005846]
    contract · Last action 2019-06-25
    $83,820
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    IGF::OT::IGF
    contract · Last action 2014-09-26
    $76,000
  • Department of Defense
    THREE /SIX DOUBLE WIDE CAGE UNIT
    contract · Last action 2019-06-17
    $68,663
  • Department of Defense
    2 FERRET CAGE RACKS WITH 4 CAGES AND 14 FERRET/RABBIT CAGE RACKS WITH 2 CAGES
    contract · Last action 2015-09-24
    $67,950
  • Department of Defense
    COMFORT PLASTIC CAGE - FOR RABBITS
    contract · Last action 2012-04-17
    $65,050
  • Department of Defense
    SIX PORTABLE SWINE CAGES FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL MEDICINE (LAM) DEPT. FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.
    contract · Last action 2012-12-13
    $59,862
  • Environmental Protection Agency
    STAINLESS STEEL CAGING MODIFIED FOR RATS
    contract · Last action 2022-04-01
    $53,192
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    LENDERKING CAGING PRODUCTS (AMBIS #2127326)
    contract · Last action 2022-06-21
    $51,000
  • Department of Defense
    UNISON BUY# 1025187_01 MOBILE AND COLLAPSIBLE KENNEL
    contract · Last action 2020-05-28
    $45,205
  • Department of Defense
    CAGE, RACK MOUNTED
    contract · Last action 2008-09-02
    $42,816
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    ANIMAL CAGING EQUIPMENT AND PARTS
    contract · Last action 2024-09-12
    $42,300
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    ARRA::YES::ARRA TAS::75 0900::TAS RECOVERY ORDER/ARRA SWINE CAGING SYSTEM
    contract · Last action 2010-06-09
    $41,965
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    ARRA::YES::ARRA TAS::75 0900::TAS - RECOVERY ACT/ARRA FERRET CAGING
    contract · Last action 2010-03-05
    $41,424
  • Department of Defense
    TRANSPORT CART, STAINLESS STEEL SWINE/SHEEP
    contract · Last action 2011-03-03
    $40,806
  • Department of Defense
    FLOORING FOR PIG CAGING
    contract · Last action 2014-04-24
    $38,000
  • Department of Defense
    6 COMFORT CAGES FOR GUINEA PIGS WITH 6 AUTOWATERING SYSTEMS TO BE USED BY THE EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER.
    contract · Last action 2012-09-19
    $36,195
  • Department of Homeland Security
    RABBIT AND GUINEA PIG CAGING SYSTEMS
    contract · Last action 2017-05-31
    $35,383
  • Department of Defense
    RABBIT CAGES
    contract · Last action 2010-10-07
    $35,142
  • Department of Defense
    LENDERKING CAGING PRODUCTS - FERRET CAGES
    contract · Last action 2019-02-11
    $30,900
  • Department of Defense
    IGF::OT::IGF CAGES, PLASTIC
    contract · Last action 2017-06-08
    $30,644
  • Department of Defense
    WALLHUGGER MULTI-SPECIES KENNEL
    contract · Last action 2010-09-05
    $30,410
  • Department of Defense
    SIX DOUBLE FERRET CAGE UNITS
    contract · Last action 2016-07-06
    $25,700
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    IGF::OT::IGF RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC:1129154 [17-004555]
    contract · Last action 2017-09-23
    $24,990
  • Department of Defense
    LABORATORY FERRET CAGES
    contract · Last action 2014-07-02
    $24,750
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
    contract · Last action 2022-05-20
    $24,505
  • Department of Defense
    10 CAGE PERFORATED BOTTOM GUINEA PIG UNI
    contract · Last action 2012-03-19
    $24,180
  • Department of Defense
    CAGING IGF::OT::IGF
    contract · Last action 2015-02-02
    $23,040
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    COMPLETE GUINEA PIG RACK, ACCOMMODATING CAGES, AND COMPONENTS
    contract · Last action 2024-03-06
    $21,900
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    COLLASABLE KENNEL
    contract · Last action 2013-09-28
    $20,550
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    100 LENDERKING COMFORT CAGE REMOVABLE FLIP-UP RESTING BOARDS FOR RABBIT CAGES
    contract · Last action 2019-12-09
    $20,450
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    IGF::OT::IGF RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC:1129154 [18-001351] DBA LENDERKING CAGING
    contract · Last action 2018-03-09
    $19,875
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC:1129154 [19-004427]
    contract · Last action 2019-09-24
    $19,675
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    EXCRETA PANS
    contract · Last action 2024-08-08
    $19,470
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    COVID19 RESEARCH - ANIMAL CAGING UNITS WITH ACCESSORIES (AMBIS #2175871)
    contract · Last action 2023-05-27
    $18,620
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    CAGING PRODUCTS
    contract · Last action 2013-07-23
    $17,057
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    GUINEA PIG CAGING COMPONENTS
    contract · Last action 2015-02-12
    $16,925
  • Environmental Protection Agency
    NEW RABBIT CAGING THAT WILL ALLOW US TO MEET THE SOCIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED IN THE NEW GUIDE.
    contract · Last action 2014-06-25
    $16,140
  • Department of Defense
    PIG SQUEEZE CAGE
    contract · Last action 2009-08-27
    $14,432
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC:1129154 [19-001064]
    contract · Last action 2019-02-12
    $13,880
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    LENDERKING COMFORT CAGE SOLID BOTTOM HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASTIC CAGE FOR GUINEA PIGS (AMBIS #2203335)
    contract · Last action 2023-12-11
    $11,235
  • Department of the Interior
    AUTOCLAVABLE CAGE TRANSPORT CART
    contract · Last action 2014-09-09
    $10,362
  • Department of Defense
    FSC 6640 LAB EQUIPMENT&SUPPLIES
    contract · Last action 2011-08-09
    $9,313
  • Department of Defense
    RABBIT CAGE TRANSPORT INCLUDE: HEPA FILTERED TRANSPORT BOX TRANSPORT CART AIR EXHAUST MODULE SHIPPING
    contract · Last action 2016-06-10
    $7,655
  • Department of Defense
    SWINE TRANSPORT CAGE WITH SQUEEZE CRANK ARM
    contract · Last action 2014-06-05
    $6,375
  • Department of Defense
    SWINE UNIT WATER SYSTEM & HEATER
    contract · Last action 2010-09-28
    $5,755
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR PRIMATE CAGES - RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC:1129154 [18-001773]
    contract · Last action 2018-04-02
    $0

Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332999 - ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2024-09-12. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2024-01-31Referral7—$0
2024-01-31Referral85$2,100
2012-08-15Planned97$1,890
2012-08-02Planned41$615

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

In the news

Part of a larger organization

RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Research Solutions, Inc.

Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Research Solutions, Inc across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, 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.

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Frequently asked

What is RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 28 violations and $4,605 in total penalties.
How does RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. operates in the sheet metal work manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.