This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Des Champs Laboratories Safety Record

Buena Vista, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/10/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Des Champs Laboratories in Buena Vista, Virginia has 19 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $13,800 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2001 to 2007.

Des Champs Laboratories, located in Buena Vista, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. 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 19 violations on file, 15 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $13,800.

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.

19 Violations
3 Inspections
15 Serious
$13,800 Penalties
Serious?
15 ($13,800)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($0)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2001
OSHA initially proposed $28,250 in penalties for Des Champs Laboratories, later reduced to $13,800 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5100.01 A OSHA Standard
3 citations $4,875
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,925
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $1,500
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
2 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/10/2007 Planned? Buena Vista, VA 1 $900
01/24/2001 Referral? Buena Vista, VA 5 $4,275
01/17/2001 Complaint? Buena Vista, VA 13 $8,625

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