This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1993. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Colonial Iron Works Safety Record

Petersburg, VA

F

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

Last inspected 10/21/1993

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Colonial Iron Works in Petersburg, Virginia has 61 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $3,340 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 1993.

Colonial Iron Works, located in Petersburg, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1993. 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 61 violations on file, 16 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,340.

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.

61 Violations
4 Inspections
16 Serious
$3,340 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
41 ($60)
Serious?
16 ($2,200)
Repeat?
4 ($1,080)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1989
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $4,240 in penalties for Colonial Iron Works, later reduced to $3,340 — a 21% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
6 citations $120
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
5 citations $300
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
4 citations $150
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/21/1993 Planned? Petersburg, VA 12 $800
09/11/1990 Referral? Petersburg, VA 8 $1,040
03/13/1990 Complaint? Petersburg, VA 6 $240
11/02/1989 Complaint? Petersburg, VA 35 $1,260

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