This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Sampson Coatings Safety Record

Richmond, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/27/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Sampson Coatings in Richmond, Virginia has 108 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 69 classified as serious and $22,236 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 2009.

Sampson Coatings, located in Richmond, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 108 violations on file, 69 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $22,236.

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.

108 Violations
12 Inspections
69 Serious
$22,236 Penalties
Serious?
69 ($21,368)
Other-than-Serious?
39 ($868)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1993
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1982
1910.0024 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1982
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1982
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $33,375 in penalties for Sampson Coatings, later reduced to $22,236 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations $868
1910.0023 Ladders
9 citations $2,684
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
8 citations $651
1910.0024 OSHA Standard
8 citations $542
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $1,578
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/27/2009 Planned? Richmond, VA 0 $0
03/18/2009 Planned? Richmond, VA 0 $0
07/21/2004 Referral? Richmond, VA 10 $2,351
07/08/2004 Planned? Richmond, VA 17 $1,838
09/12/2001 Planned? Richmond, VA 4 $420
02/08/1995 Referral? Richmond, VA 1 $1,500
11/02/1994 Planned? Richmond, VA 1 $0
11/02/1994 Planned? Richmond, VA 9 $3,884
02/14/1994 Planned? Richmond, VA 32 $8,788
12/09/1993 Planned? Richmond, VA 20 $3,255
10/19/1982 Planned? Richmond, VA 0 $0
09/02/1982 Planned? Richmond, VA 14 $200

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