This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2004. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

R.E. Cotman and Son's Safety Record

Charles City, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/03/2004

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, R.E. Cotman and Son's in Charles City, Virginia has 22 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 21 classified as serious and $4,525 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

R.E. Cotman and Son's, located in Charles City, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2004. 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 22 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,525.

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.

22 Violations
1 Inspections
21 Serious
$4,525 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($3,525)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($1,000)
OSHA initially proposed $8,050 in penalties for R.E. Cotman and Son's, later reduced to $4,525 — a 44% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/03/2004 Complaint? Charles City, VA 22 $4,525

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