Manufacturing Safety in Virginia
OSHA violations and inspection data for manufacturing employers in Virginia
According to OSHA enforcement records, 4,550 manufacturing employers in Virginia have accumulated 61,328 workplace safety violations across 13,734 inspections, with 37,051 classified as serious and $38,337,699 in total penalties. 2,794 employers received an F safety grade and 957 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 4,855 violations resulted in $14,082,559 in penalties.
Manufacturing Workplace Safety in Virginia
The manufacturing sector is one of the most inspected industries in Virginia, with OSHA conducting 13,734 inspections across 4,550 employers. 37,051 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.
2,794 manufacturing employers in Virginia received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 957 received a D grade. Workers in Virginia's manufacturing 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.
Manufacturing Employers in Virginia 25 shown of 4,550
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goodyear Tire & Rubber | Danville | 237 | F |
| Colonna's Shipyard | Norfolk | 224 | F |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | Portsmouth | 203 | F |
| Metro Machine | Norfolk | 199 | F |
| Lyon Shipyard | Norfolk | 186 | F |
| Yokohama Tire | Salem | 173 | F |
| Craft Machine Works | Hampton | 166 | F |
| Johnny Asal Lumber Co | Cumberland | 143 | F |
| Smith-Midland | Midland | 133 | F |
| Omega Protein | Reedville | 132 | F |
| Independence Lumber | Independence | 130 | F |
| American Stone | Newington | 118 | F |
| Virginia Transformer | Roanoke | 115 | D |
| Ferguson Manufacturing | Suffolk | 113 | F |
| Hermes Abrasives | Virginia Beach | 112 | F |
| Amelia Lumber Company | Amelia Court House | 111 | F |
| Federal-Mogul | Blacksburg | 111 | F |
| Davis Boat Works | Newport News | 110 | F |
| Old Dominion Peanut | Norfolk | 109 | F |
| Steves & Sons | Sandston | 108 | F |
| Southern States Cooperative | Chesapeake | 108 | F |
| Sampson Coatings | Richmond | 108 | F |
| Hankins & Johann | Glen Allen | 107 | F |
| Rock-Tenn | Lynchburg | 105 | F |
| Amadas Industries | Suffolk | 105 | F |
Work in manufacturing 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.