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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a accident inspection of BEST GRADING CO. at 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501 on Aug 22, 1994. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Dec 16, 2009.
OSHA documented 5 violations (3 serious, 1 willful, 1 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $30,000. 1 incident investigation summary is associated with this inspection. This inspection is linked to 1 accident report in OSHA records.
This employer has 6 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee decapitated when crushed between loader and truck
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key).
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 19260021 B02 Safety Training and Education | Serious | $7,000 | $2,000 | Dec 16, 2008 |
| 01003 | 19260602 A03 I Material Handling Equipment | Serious | $7,000 | $2,000 | Dec 16, 2008 |
| 01004 | 19260602 A04 Material Handling Equipment | Serious | $7,000 |
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.
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Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
| $3,000 |
| Jan 31, 1995 |
| 02001 | 19260602 A04 Material Handling Equipment | Willful | $70,000 | $23,000 | Jan 31, 1995 |
| 03001 | 19260602 A09 I Material Handling Equipment | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1995 |
