This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Quality Automotive Co Safety Record

Tappahannock, VA

F

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

Last inspected 05/02/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Quality Automotive Co in Tappahannock, Virginia has 38 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $2,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1985.

Quality Automotive Co, located in Tappahannock, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. 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 38 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 $2,000.

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.

38 Violations
2 Inspections
15 Serious
$2,000 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($0)
Serious?
15 ($2,000)
OSHA initially proposed $4,400 in penalties for Quality Automotive Co, later reduced to $2,000 — a 55% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations $140
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
5 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $520
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $300
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/02/1985 Planned? Tappahannock, VA 38 $2,000
11/01/1982 Planned? Tappahannock, VA 0 $0

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