This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Southern Stainless Equipment Safety Record

Waynesboro, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/29/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern Stainless Equipment in Waynesboro, Virginia has 34 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $1,920 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2002.

Southern Stainless Equipment, located in Waynesboro, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 34 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,920.

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.

34 Violations
5 Inspections
11 Serious
$1,920 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($210)
Serious?
11 ($1,570)
Repeat?
1 ($140)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1989
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $3,500 in penalties for Southern Stainless Equipment, later reduced to $1,920 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
11 citations $1,135
ARM0.0110 OSHA Standard
3 citations $350
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
2 citations $175
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/29/2002 Planned? Waynesboro, VA 5 $375
03/21/1996 Referral? Waynesboro, VA 2 $0
03/19/1996 Planned? Waynesboro, VA 7 $670
02/28/1989 Planned? Waynesboro, VA 18 $875
05/19/1986 Planned? Waynesboro, VA 2 $0

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