This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

John W. Hancock JR Safety Record

Salem, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/11/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, John W. Hancock JR in Salem, Virginia has 88 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 73 classified as serious and $50,985 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2006.

John W. Hancock JR, located in Salem, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 88 violations on file, 73 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $50,985.

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.

88 Violations
8 Inspections
73 Serious
$50,985 Penalties
Serious?
73 ($49,985)
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($0)
Repeat?
2 ($1,000)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1988
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1995
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1988
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1988
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $92,800 in penalties for John W. Hancock JR, later reduced to $50,985 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
10 citations $11,125
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
8 citations $3,800
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $5,325
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $1,000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $2,400
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/11/2006 Planned? Salem, VA 23 $14,400
04/06/2004 Planned? Salem, VA 1 $1,575
03/21/2002 Planned? Salem, VA 1 $585
08/21/2000 Referral? Salem, VA 5 $5,175
05/05/1999 Planned? Salem, VA 5 $9,250
10/24/1995 Planned? Salem, VA 5 $750
10/24/1995 Planned? Salem, VA 37 $17,250
03/15/1988 Planned? Salem, VA 11 $2,000

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