Construction Safety in Virginia
OSHA violations and inspection data for construction employers in Virginia
According to OSHA enforcement records, 18,593 construction employers in Virginia have accumulated 71,151 workplace safety violations across 31,634 inspections, with 49,679 classified as serious and $54,235,599 in total penalties. 8,938 employers received an F safety grade and 5,788 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 7,144 violations resulted in $19,752,762 in penalties.
Construction Workplace Safety in Virginia
The construction sector is one of the most inspected industries in Virginia, with OSHA conducting 31,634 inspections across 18,593 employers. 49,679 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
8,938 construction employers in Virginia received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 5,788 received a D grade. Workers in Virginia's construction industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Construction Employers in Virginia 25 shown of 18,593
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Metrocast | Portsmouth | 90 | F |
| Virginia Carolina Steel | Norfolk | 80 | F |
| Town of Christiansburg | Christiansburg | 77 | F |
| Swa Construction | Richmond | 75 | F |
| Coleman-Adams Construction | Lynchburg | 74 | C |
| S.A. Halac Iron Works | Sterling | 74 | F |
| Taylor & Parrish | Richmond | 68 | F |
| Town of Colonial Beach, Dept. of Public Works | Colonial Beach | 68 | F |
| Southern Brick Contractors | Richmond | 66 | D |
| City of Richmond Dept of Public Utilities | Richmond | 65 | F |
| Henkels & McCoy | Richmond | 64 | D |
| Dittmar | Arlington | 63 | F |
| Bohannon Lumber Company | Shacklefords | 61 | F |
| Thomas Builders of Virginia | Forest | 58 | F |
| Snow JR. & King | Virginia Beach | 58 | D |
| Thomas Builders of Virginia | Lynchburg | 58 | F |
| City of Waynesboro, Public Works | Waynesboro | 54 | F |
| City of Suffolk Public Works | Suffolk | 52 | F |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk | 52 | F |
| Catrachos Construction | Virginia Beach | 51 | F |
| Sprinkle Masonry | Virginia Beach | 49 | D |
| S.B. Cox | Richmond | 48 | D |
| Colonial Mechanical | Richmond | 47 | C |
| E. Caligari & Son | Norfolk | 47 | F |
| Hoy Construction | Virginia Beach | 46 | D |
Work in construction in Virginia?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.