Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SHENANDOAH'S PRIDE, LLC had?

Accepted Answer

SHENANDOAH'S PRIDE, LLC has been inspected 8 times by OSHA between Jan 13, 1994 and Jun 20, 2011, with 22 violations and $16,330 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 a planned (programmed) OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

Planned inspections are part of OSHA's proactive enforcement strategy. OSHA selects workplaces for inspection based on objective criteria such as industry injury rates, participation in National or Local Emphasis Programs (NEPs/LEPs), or targeting of specific high-hazard industries. Being selected for a planned inspection does not indicate that OSHA has received a complaint or that a specific hazard has been reported.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus	3	$4,275
1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes	2	$275
1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements	2	$2,275
1910.1200Hazard Communication	2	$275
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers	2	$405
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks	2	$800
1910.304Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection	2	$700
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	1	$825
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	1	$1,375
1910.146Permit-Required Confined Spaces	1	$700

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#315648980	Jun 20, 2011	Planned	Partial	0	$0
#312648611	Nov 4, 2008	Planned	Complete	2	$600
#308413269	Nov 3, 2004	Planned	Partial	1	$975
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