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

Meherrin Ag and Chemical Safety Record

Newsoms, VA · Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

F

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

Last inspected 11/14/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Meherrin Ag and Chemical in Newsoms, Virginia has 19 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $37,782 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Meherrin Ag and Chemical, located in Newsoms, 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 $37,782.

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
2 Inspections
15 Serious
$37,782 Penalties
Serious?
15 ($37,782)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($0)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
OSHA initially proposed $53,975 in penalties for Meherrin Ag and Chemical, later reduced to $37,782 — a 30% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0272 OSHA Standard
10 citations $23,975
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
2 citations $4,095
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
2 citations
1910.0023 Ladders
2 citations $4,462
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation $3,150
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/14/2007 Unprogrammed Related? Newsoms, VA 16 $34,370
11/06/2007 Unprogrammed Related? Newsoms, VA 3 $3,412

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