Divers Processing Co Safety Record

Portsmouth, VA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 09/15/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Divers Processing Co in Portsmouth, Virginia has 70 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 61 classified as serious and $16,866 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1993 to 2021.

Divers Processing Co in Portsmouth, Virginia has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Divers Processing Co among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

61 of the 70 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Virginia workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

7.0 Divers Processing Co violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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7 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
7 Serious (5 yr)
$2,429 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 70 violations, $16,866 in penalties across 10 inspections
70 Total Violations
10 Total Inspections
61 Total Serious
$16,866 Total Penalties
Serious?
7 ($2,429)
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Cited in 4 inspections (15 total) since 1993
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1993
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1993
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2004
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1993
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 70 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $28,175 in penalties for Divers Processing Co, later reduced to $16,866 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
15 citations $3,770
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $1,215
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $2,208
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $450
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
4 citations $360

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Divers Processing Co in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/15/2021 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 4 $840
09/15/2021 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 3 $1,589
10/11/2013 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 1 $787
12/06/2012 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
12/06/2012 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 5 $3,969
12/14/2010 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 3 $441
12/02/2004 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 29 $4,620
11/16/2004 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 8 $2,070
03/31/1994 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
11/09/1993 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 17 $2,550

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