This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Southern States Cooperative Safety Record

Richmond, VA · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 03/25/2014

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern States Cooperative in Richmond, Virginia has 46 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $4,818 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2014.

Southern States Cooperative, located in Richmond, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. 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 46 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,818.

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.

46 Violations
11 Inspections
19 Serious
$4,818 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($60)
Serious?
19 ($4,758)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1985
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1985
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1985
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1996
OSHA initially proposed $9,755 in penalties for Southern States Cooperative, later reduced to $4,818 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $150
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $150
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $900
1910.0068 OSHA Standard
4 citations $210
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/25/2014 Complaint? Richmond, VA 1 $0
04/13/2012 Complaint? Richmond, VA 5 $1,102
04/12/2007 Planned? Richmond, VA 0 $0
07/20/2006 Planned? Richmond, VA 0 $0
07/05/2005 Planned? Richmond, VA 0 $0
12/01/2004 Planned? Richmond, VA 1 $0
06/27/2002 Planned? Richmond, VA 13 $2,475
06/03/1996 Planned? Richmond, VA 2 $0
05/29/1991 Complaint? Richmond, VA 1 $280
08/13/1985 Referral? Richmond, VA 0 $0
05/17/1985 Complaint? Richmond, VA 23 $960

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