Omega Protein Safety Record

Reedville, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/09/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Omega Protein in Reedville, Virginia has 132 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 100 classified as serious and $34,321 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1998 to 2021.

Omega Protein in Reedville, 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 Omega Protein 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.

100 of the 132 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.

10.2 Omega Protein violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$5,171 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 132 violations, $34,321 in penalties across 13 inspections
132 Total Violations
13 Total Inspections
100 Total Serious
$34,321 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($5,171)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 5 inspections (15 total) since 1998
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (15 total) since 1998
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1998
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1998
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1998
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 132 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $60,745 in penalties for Omega Protein, later reduced to $34,321 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
15 citations $1,728
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
15 citations $3,428
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
9 citations $1,148
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
8 citations $675
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
7 citations $1,725

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Omega Protein in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/09/2021 Unprogrammed Related? Reedville, VA 1 $5,171
10/30/2020 Referral? Reedville, VA 1 $0
08/09/2016 Complaint? Reedville, VA 1 $318
10/30/2013 M? Reedville, VA 0 $0
10/28/2009 Complaint? Reedville, VA 12 $6,660
10/28/2009 Complaint? Reedville, VA 6 $2,679
10/16/2009 Complaint? Reedville, VA 7 $945
05/15/2008 Unprogrammed Related? Reedville, VA 0 $0
07/03/2007 Planned? Reedville, VA 8 $2,145
04/21/2005 Planned? Reedville, VA 22 $5,340
12/13/2004 Complaint? Reedville, VA 7 $0
03/17/1998 Planned? Reedville, VA 6 $1,125
03/17/1998 Planned? Reedville, VA 61 $9,938

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