Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has S.B. COX, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

S.B. COX, INC. has been inspected 21 times by OSHA between Aug 3, 1987 and Aug 1, 2025, with 48 violations and $31,668 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Virginia's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Virginia operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program (VOSH), covering both private and public sector workers. VOSH conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

Question 3

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 4

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

Question 5

How does OSHA calculate penalty amounts?

Accepted Answer

OSHA sets initial penalty amounts based on the gravity of the violation (severity and probability of injury). Penalties are then adjusted based on three factors: employer size (smaller employers may receive reductions), good faith (employers with effective safety programs), and violation history (employers with no recent prior violations). Penalties may be further reduced through informal settlement conferences between the employer and the OSHA Area Director.

Question 6

What is an OSHA referral inspection?

Accepted Answer

A referral inspection occurs when a federal or state agency, or another OSHA inspector, identifies a potential hazard and refers it to OSHA for follow-up. Referrals can come from other government agencies during their own inspections, from media reports, or from other OSHA inspections that identify hazards outside their scope. Referral inspections are given priority below complaints but above programmed inspections.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.62Lead in Construction	13	$23,429
1926.550Cranes and Derricks	6	$538
1926.59Hazard Communication	4	$200
1926.350Gas Welding and Cutting	3	$263
1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection	2	$2,000
1926.602Material Handling Equipment	2	$315
1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)	2	$0
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery	2	$0
1926.500Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions	2	$200
1926.50Medical Services and First Aid (Construction)	1	$225

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#348413121	Aug 1, 2025	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#345069629	Dec 17, 2020	Planned	Partial	0	$0
#344263876	Aug 27, 2019	Referral	Partial	0	$0
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