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RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC.

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

OSHA inspections
4
over 13 years
Violations
29
$5,355 in penalties
Penalties
$5,355
$185 avg
Accident investigations on record
2 National Emphasis Program inspections · 2 OSHA follow-ups

Summary

RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. has accumulated 29 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 13 years of recorded history, with $5,355 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 180 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.

Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
4
0.3 / yr · last 13 yrs
Violations
29
2.2 / yr
Penalties
$5,355
$185 avg / violation
Trend
IMPROVING
HIGH confidence
48% serious52% 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.

Peer comparison

91st

Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3323 within MD. Peer group: 180 employers.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
85th
Inspection frequency
93rd

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.

Activity timeline

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago.

Federal contracts (5-year)

Total obligated
$61,770
Contracts
2
Top agency
Department of Health and Human Services
$61,770

Primary NAICS: 332322 - SHEET METAL WORK MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2024-09-12. Source: USAspending.gov prime contract awards. Net obligations (awards minus deobligations) over the last five fiscal years.

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.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2024-01-31Referral7$0
2024-01-31Referral85$2,100
2012-08-15Planned97$1,890
2012-08-02Planned52$1,365

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

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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 16 federal data sources 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, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.

Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Research Solutions, Inc.

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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 29 violations and $5,355 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.