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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a accident inspection of BEST GRADING CO. at 4925 Boonesboro Road, Lynchburg, VA 24504 on Mar 22, 1996. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jul 22, 2003.
OSHA documented 22 violations (15 serious, 2 willful, 5 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $39,720. 1 incident investigation summary is associated with this inspection.
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 injured in fall through weakened roof
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 19260021 B02 Safety Training and Education | Serious | $2,800 | $1,200 | Sep 24, 1998 |
| 01001B | 19260059 H01 Hazard Communication | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01001C | 19261060 A Stairways and Ladders - Training (Construction) | Serious | $0 |
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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Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
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| Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01002 | 19260056 A Illumination | Serious | $1,400 | $1,200 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01003 | 19260501 B04 I Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection | Serious | $2,000 | $1,200 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01004 | 19260501 B10 Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection | Serious | $2,000 | $1,200 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01005B | 19260859 G Mechanical Demolition | Serious | $0 | $1,200 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01006 | 19260852 A Chutes (Demolition) | Serious | $2,000 | $1,200 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01007A | 19261053 A02 Ladders (Construction) | Serious | $2,000 | $1,200 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01007B | 19261053 A03 I Ladders (Construction) | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01007C | 19261053 B01 Ladders (Construction) | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01007D | 19261053 B04 Ladders (Construction) | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01007E | 19261053 B15 Ladders (Construction) | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 01007F | 19261053 B16 Ladders (Construction) | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 02001 | 19260501 A02 Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection | Willful | $24,000 | $12,160 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 02002 | 19260503 A01 Fall Protection - Training Requirements | Willful | $14,000 | $12,160 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 02003 | 19260850 I Preparatory Operations (Demolition) | Serious | $14,000 | $7,000 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 03001 | 19260050 F Medical Services and First Aid (Construction) | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 03002 | 19260051 A03 Sanitation (Construction) | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1996 |
| 03003 | 19260051 C01 Sanitation (Construction) | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 03004 | 19260150 C01 I Fire Protection (Construction) | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
| 03005 | 19260850 H Preparatory Operations (Demolition) | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 |
