Plasser American Safety Record

Chesapeake, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/30/2026

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Plasser American in Chesapeake, Virginia has 82 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 38 classified as serious and $94,910 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2026.

Plasser American in Chesapeake, 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 Plasser American 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.

38 of the 82 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 Plasser American violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
4 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$59,858 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 82 violations, $94,910 in penalties across 14 inspections
82 Total Violations
14 Total Inspections
38 Total Serious
$94,910 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
Serious?
1 ($6,045)
Repeat?
1 ($53,812)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1999
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 2009
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1972
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1993
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 79 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $148,305 in penalties for Plasser American, later reduced to $94,910 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations $2,025
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $820
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $2,775
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
5 citations $3,920
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
5 citations $1,930

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Plasser American in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/30/2026 Complaint? Chesapeake, VA 0 $0
02/14/2025 Referral? Chesapeake, VA 2 $0
03/28/2024 Accident? Chesapeake, VA 1 $53,812
09/21/2021 Referral? Chesapeake, VA 1 $6,045
10/06/2015 Programmed Related? Chesapeake, VA 0 $0
11/09/2012 Complaint? Chesapeake, VA 7 $12,544
03/07/2012 Complaint? Chesapeake, VA 2 $0
09/15/2011 Complaint? Chesapeake, VA 11 $4,779
02/20/2009 Planned? Chesapeake, VA 7 $200
01/30/2009 Planned? Chesapeake, VA 11 $6,300
11/02/1999 Planned? Chesapeake, VA 28 $5,400
06/08/1993 Unprogrammed Related? Chesapeake, VA 2 $5,750
06/27/1975 Planned? Chesapeake, VA 8 $55
08/09/1972 Planned? Chesapeake, VA 2 $25

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