This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Charles W Barger & Son Safety Record

Lexington, VA · Mining, Quarrying & Oil/Gas Extraction

F

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

Last inspected 03/21/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Charles W Barger & Son in Lexington, Virginia has 43 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $5,895 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2008.

Charles W Barger & Son, located in Lexington, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 43 violations on file, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,895.

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.

43 Violations
6 Inspections
27 Serious
$5,895 Penalties
Serious?
27 ($5,695)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($200)
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1994
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1994
1926.0550 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1990
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1994
OSHA initially proposed $8,455 in penalties for Charles W Barger & Son, later reduced to $5,895 — a 30% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $700
1926.0059 Hazardous Waste Operations
4 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $225
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
4 citations
1926.0550 OSHA Standard
3 citations $620
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/21/2008 Planned? Lexington, VA 3 $0
03/01/2006 Planned? Lexington, VA 1 $420
06/08/1999 Follow-Up? Lexington, VA 0 $0
02/02/1999 Planned? Lexington, VA 13 $3,675
08/16/1994 Planned? Lexington, VA 12 $900
11/27/1990 Planned? Lexington, VA 14 $900

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