This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1989. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Hercules Safety Record

Covington, VA

F

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

Last inspected 12/05/1989

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hercules in Covington, Virginia has 55 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $6,902 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 1989.

Hercules, located in Covington, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1989. 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 55 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,902.

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.

55 Violations
7 Inspections
21 Serious
$6,902 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
31 ($455)
Serious?
21 ($6,050)
Repeat?
2 ($100)
Willful?
1 ($297)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1976
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1976
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1978
OSHA initially proposed $11,170 in penalties for Hercules, later reduced to $6,902 — a 38% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations $840
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
6 citations $100
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $210
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $810
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
5 citations $1,600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/05/1989 Complaint? Covington, VA 0 $0
11/16/1988 Complaint? Covington, VA 9 $700
08/22/1988 Planned? Covington, VA 0 $0
03/21/1979 Complaint? Covington, VA 25 $3,877
03/21/1979 Complaint? Covington, VA 6 $1,250
08/31/1978 Complaint? Covington, VA 5 $800
07/21/1976 Planned? Covington, VA 10 $275

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