BMG Metals Safety Record

Lynchburg, VA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 03/14/2017

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, BMG Metals in Lynchburg, Virginia has 44 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $4,762 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2017.

BMG Metals in Lynchburg, Virginia has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places BMG Metals among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

26 of the 44 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Virginia workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.3 BMG Metals violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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44 Violations
7 Inspections
26 Serious
$4,762 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($4,262)
Other-than-Serious?
18 ($500)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1997
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1995
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1999
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1999
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1995
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 44 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $9,625 in penalties for BMG Metals, later reduced to $4,762 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
8 citations $600
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $262
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
5 citations $350
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $612
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $438

Workers' Compensation in Virginia

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No workplace accident investigations on file for BMG Metals in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/14/2017 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 5 $0
06/18/2007 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 2 $0
08/13/2004 Referral? Lynchburg, VA 2 $500
12/30/2003 Planned? Lynchburg, VA 0 $0
07/13/1999 Planned? Lynchburg, VA 17 $2,625
08/19/1997 Planned? Lynchburg, VA 6 $675
12/21/1995 Complaint? Lynchburg, VA 12 $962

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