This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Brenco Safety Record

Petersburg, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 09/28/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Brenco in Petersburg, Virginia has 84 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $13,954 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2006.

Brenco, located in Petersburg, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 84 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $13,954.

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.

84 Violations
14 Inspections
19 Serious
$13,954 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
61 ($1,240)
Serious?
19 ($11,064)
Willful?
2 ($500)
Repeat?
2 ($1,150)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1972
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1972
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1972
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1972
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1972
OSHA initially proposed $27,660 in penalties for Brenco, later reduced to $13,954 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
12 citations $1,400
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $779
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $1,156
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations $210
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $220
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/28/2006 Planned? Petersburg, VA 1 $2,250
11/28/2000 Planned? Petersburg, VA 10 $2,419
05/10/2000 Planned? Petersburg, VA 2 $1,625
11/09/1983 Planned? Petersburg, VA 0 $0
01/17/1979 Follow-Up? Petersburg, VA 4 $500
09/15/1978 Follow-Up? Petersburg, VA 3 $1,000
08/22/1978 Complaint? Petersburg, VA 5 $1,920
07/11/1977 Complaint? Petersburg, VA 2 $0
04/12/1977 Follow-Up? Petersburg, VA 0 $0
03/14/1977 Follow-Up? Petersburg, VA 0 $0
03/02/1977 Follow-Up? Petersburg, VA 0 $0
11/22/1976 Complaint? Petersburg, VA 43 $3,505
07/19/1972 Planned? Petersburg, VA 1 $75
07/19/1972 Planned? Petersburg, VA 13 $660

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