Richmond Public Schools Safety Record

Richmond, VA · Educational Services

F

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

Last inspected 10/11/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Richmond Public Schools in Richmond, Virginia has 83 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 50 classified as serious and $0 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2023.

Richmond Public Schools in Richmond, Virginia has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the educational services industry, this places Richmond Public Schools 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.

50 of the 83 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.

4.2 Richmond Public Schools violations/inspection
vs
2.9 Educational Services avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$0 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 83 violations, $0 in penalties across 20 inspections
83 Total Violations
20 Total Inspections
50 Total Serious
$0 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($0)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 2000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 2000
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 2000
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2000
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2009
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 80 prior).
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
11 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
7 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Richmond Public Schools in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/11/2023 Complaint? Richmond, VA 0 $0
05/18/2022 Referral? Richmond, VA 3 $0
04/24/2018 Complaint? Richmond, VA 12 $0
04/14/2016 Complaint? Richmond, VA 0 $0
12/03/2013 Follow-Up? Richmond, VA 0 $0
06/19/2013 Monitoring? Richmond, VA 0 $0
06/19/2013 Monitoring? Richmond, VA 0 $0
03/26/2013 Unprogrammed Related? Richmond, VA 10 $0
03/19/2013 Complaint? Richmond, VA 8 $0
10/26/2011 Complaint? Richmond, VA 0 $0
09/21/2011 Complaint? Richmond, VA 4 $0
11/19/2009 Follow-Up? Richmond, VA 0 $0
06/18/2009 Planned? Richmond, VA 13 $0
12/12/2007 Accident? Richmond, VA 7 $0
12/10/2003 Complaint? Richmond, VA 1 $0
12/02/2003 Unprogrammed Related? Richmond, VA 2 $0
09/07/2000 Planned? Richmond, VA 21 $0
05/21/1999 Complaint? Richmond, VA 2 $0
06/11/1997 Referral? Richmond, VA 0 $0
04/07/1997 Complaint? Richmond, VA 0 $0

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