Southern Finishing Co Safety Record

Martinsville, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/29/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern Finishing Co in Martinsville, Virginia has 27 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $17,038 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2002 to 2022.

Southern Finishing Co in Martinsville, 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 Southern Finishing Co 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.

15 of the 27 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.

3.0 Southern Finishing Co violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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27 Violations
9 Inspections
15 Serious
$17,038 Penalties
Serious?
15 ($17,038)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($0)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2004
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2004
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2004
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2004
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2004
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 27 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $24,005 in penalties for Southern Finishing Co, later reduced to $17,038 — a 29% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $1,275
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $3,555
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $1,783
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,275
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
2 citations $7,275

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Southern Finishing Co in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/29/2022 Referral? Martinsville, VA 0 $0
03/29/2017 Referral? Martinsville, VA 1 $6,300
09/12/2012 Complaint? Martinsville, VA 2 $808
07/30/2009 Planned? Martinsville, VA 3 $1,155
11/29/2006 Complaint? Martinsville, VA 0 $0
01/13/2005 Complaint? Martinsville, VA 0 $0
10/19/2004 Planned? Martinsville, VA 14 $6,825
01/12/2004 Complaint? Martinsville, VA 5 $1,950
09/17/2002 Complaint? Martinsville, VA 2 $0

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