This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Argo Contracting Company Safety Record

Portsmouth, OH

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/09/2001

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Argo Contracting Company in Portsmouth, Ohio has 34 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 33 classified as serious and $7,970 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Argo Contracting Company, located in Portsmouth, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 34 violations on file, 33 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,970.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

34 Violations
1 Inspections
33 Serious
$7,970 Penalties
Serious?
33 ($5,970)
Willful?
1 ($2,000)
OSHA initially proposed $79,700 in penalties for Argo Contracting Company, later reduced to $7,970 — a 90% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0062 OSHA Standard
19 citations $6,050
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations $1,020
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $300
1926.0055 OSHA Standard
2 citations $150
1910.1018 OSHA Standard
2 citations $300
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/09/2001 Planned? Portsmouth, OH 34 $7,970

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