Hermes Abrasives Safety Record

Virginia Beach, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/16/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hermes Abrasives in Virginia Beach, Virginia has 112 workplace safety violations across 19 inspections, with 46 classified as serious and $51,416 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2025.

Hermes Abrasives in Virginia Beach, 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 Hermes Abrasives 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.

46 of the 112 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.

5.9 Hermes Abrasives violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$11,893 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 112 violations, $51,416 in penalties across 19 inspections
112 Total Violations
19 Total Inspections
46 Total Serious
$51,416 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($7,868)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($4,025)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 6 inspections (21 total) since 1993
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1986
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1993
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1989
1910.1048 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (21 total) since 2000
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (4 recent vs 96 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $644,145 in penalties for Hermes Abrasives, later reduced to $51,416 — a 92% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1048 OSHA Standard
21 citations $10,684
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
21 citations $9,596
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations $975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $4,010
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
4 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Hermes Abrasives in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/16/2025 Referral? Virginia Beach, VA 1 $4,025
12/16/2024 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 3 $7,868
11/16/2020 Complaint? Virginia Beach, VA 5 $4,230
06/30/2020 Referral? Virginia Beach, VA 1 $5,870
01/13/2016 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 1 $2,352
09/12/2014 Complaint? Virginia Beach, VA 2 $1,102
08/20/2012 Complaint? Virginia Beach, VA 0 $0
08/17/2010 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 16 $3,749
08/17/2010 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 8 $2,650
09/30/2005 Complaint? Virginia Beach, VA 2 $0
10/27/2000 Referral? Virginia Beach, VA 29 $10,000
09/19/2000 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 20 $7,020
11/17/1998 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 4 $0
11/18/1993 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 8 $1,950
12/06/1991 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 0 $0
01/23/1990 Complaint? Virginia Beach, VA 7 $600
04/28/1989 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 2 $0
06/17/1986 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 3 $0
10/18/1984 Planned? Virginia Beach, VA 0 $0

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