Swa Construction Safety Record

Richmond, VA · Construction

F

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

Last inspected 05/14/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Swa Construction in Richmond, Virginia has 75 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 64 classified as serious and $21,175 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1999 to 2019.

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

64 of the 75 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.

6.8 Swa Construction violations/inspection
vs
2.4 Construction avg
Above industry average
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75 Violations
11 Inspections
64 Serious
$21,175 Penalties
Serious?
64 ($14,275)
Other-than-Serious?
7 ($300)
Repeat?
4 ($6,600)
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
Cited in 7 inspections (15 total) since 1999
1926.0025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1926.0502 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 2000
1926.0404 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1926.0051 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 75 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $32,705 in penalties for Swa Construction, later reduced to $21,175 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
15 citations $9,360
1926.1101 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1,562
1926.0502 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1,350
1926.0062 OSHA Standard
7 citations $450
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations $938

Workers' Compensation in Virginia

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Swa Construction in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/14/2019 Complaint? Richmond, VA 0 $0
07/12/2018 Planned? Richmond, VA 0 $0
08/21/2013 Unprogrammed Related? Richmond, VA 2 $630
06/19/2012 Follow-Up? Richmond, VA 0 $0
10/05/2011 Planned? Richmond, VA 2 $1,470
08/04/2005 Planned? Richmond, VA 14 $3,000
04/30/2004 Referral? Richmond, VA 0 $0
04/15/2003 Planned? Richmond, VA 12 $8,625
07/07/2000 Referral? Richmond, VA 17 $2,312
05/19/2000 Referral? Richmond, VA 20 $4,500
09/07/1999 Programmed Related? Richmond, VA 8 $638

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