This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

C. W. O Bier & Sons Safety Record

Reedville, VA

F

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

Last inspected 06/23/1998

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, C. W. O Bier & Sons in Reedville, Virginia has 42 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 38 classified as serious and $2,550 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

C. W. O Bier & Sons, located in Reedville, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. 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 42 violations on file, 38 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,550.

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.

42 Violations
1 Inspections
38 Serious
$2,550 Penalties
Serious?
38 ($2,550)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $5,100 in penalties for C. W. O Bier & Sons, later reduced to $2,550 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $300
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $225
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $225
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $225
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/23/1998 Planned? Reedville, VA 42 $2,550

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