This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1992. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Mohawk Rubber Safety Record

Salem, VA

F

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

Last inspected 04/15/1992

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Mohawk Rubber in Salem, Virginia has 59 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $10,145 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 1992.

Mohawk Rubber, located in Salem, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1992. 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 59 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 $10,145.

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.

59 Violations
16 Inspections
15 Serious
$10,145 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
35 ($435)
Serious?
15 ($6,960)
Repeat?
8 ($1,850)
Willful?
1 ($900)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 8 inspections (13 total) since 1976
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1976
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1976
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $15,245 in penalties for Mohawk Rubber, later reduced to $10,145 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
13 citations $3,355
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
9 citations $650
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations $230
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $40
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations $600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/15/1992 Planned? Salem, VA 13 $4,480
01/05/1988 Complaint? Salem, VA 0 $0
08/25/1983 Complaint? Salem, VA 2 $0
03/15/1983 Complaint? Salem, VA 0 $0
07/18/1980 Complaint? Salem, VA 4 $1,100
10/04/1979 Complaint? Salem, VA 1 $200
04/26/1979 Complaint? Salem, VA 6 $1,550
12/15/1978 Follow-Up? Salem, VA 1 $0
10/03/1978 Complaint? Salem, VA 3 $200
12/19/1977 Follow-Up? Salem, VA 2 $1,200
11/04/1977 Complaint? Salem, VA 18 $510
06/01/1977 Complaint? Salem, VA 0 $0
03/03/1977 Complaint? Salem, VA 2 $770
05/26/1976 Planned? Salem, VA 0 $0
05/18/1976 Planned? Salem, VA 7 $135
03/01/1976 Accident? Salem, VA 0 $0

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