EMPIRE INC. PIPE DIVISION
615 BACK RIVER ROAD, HAMPTON, VA 23669
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Inspection records
Nov 26, 2001#301822458Nov 26, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#301822458$78913 viol.13 violations$789 in penalties
Inspection #301822458
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 26, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 26, 2001
- Closed
- Jan 24, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,050
- Penalties on Record
- $789
- Site Address
- 615 Back River Road, Hampton, VA 23669
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $263 | Jan 2, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $263 | Jan 2, 2002 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $263 | Dec 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 2002 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 02003B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 2002 | - | - |
| 02004A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 13, 1994#123668725Apr 13, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#123668725$1,1253 viol.3 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #123668725
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- May 20, 1994
- Closed
- Jul 15, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 2 referrals
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,125
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- 615 Back River Road, Hampton, VA 23669
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 3 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Jul 6, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $375 | $375 | Jun 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 III | Other | 4 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 1994 | - | - |
Apr 4, 1994#123675951Apr 4, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123675951$1,69020 viol.20 violations$1,690 in penalties
Inspection #123675951
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 5, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 24, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,075
- Penalties on Record
- $1,690
- Site Address
- 615 Back River Road, Hampton, VA 23669
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A07 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $300 | $165 | Apr 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $165 | May 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D06 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $165 | Apr 26, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $375 | $205 | May 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $165 | Apr 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $165 | Apr 21, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $300 | $165 | Apr 27, 1994 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $165 | Apr 26, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 11, 1990#105696793Apr 11, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#105696793$16020 viol.20 violations$160 in penalties
Inspection #105696793
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 11, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 19 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $160
- Penalties on Record
- $160
- Site Address
- 615 Back River Road, Hampton, VA 23669
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Repeat | 1 | 4 | $160 | $160 | May 29, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | ARM001101 OSHA citation code: ARM001101 A | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1990 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D06 IV | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1990 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G03 IVD | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 1990 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G09 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 I | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D01 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 II | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 III | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 21, 1986#3318433Jan 21, 1986Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#3318433$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #3318433
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 23, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 615 Back River Road, Hampton, VA 23669
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
5 inspections, 1986 to 2001. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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