Chester, VA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Chester, VA has 57 employers tracked by OSHA with 90 total inspections and $125K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Chester
Workplace safety enforcement records in Chester, VA span 57 employers and 90 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.6 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 185 violations — a rate of 2.06 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $125K, averaging $2K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Shamin Hotels alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 185 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Chester typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 57 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Chester
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamin Hotels Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | Virginia Waste Services Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | J. Worden & Sons Paving LLC Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Papa Grande Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Hyatt Place Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Comfort Inn Chester Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Yes Kids Count Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | ADVANSIX Manufacturing | 2 | 8 | $17K |
| 9 | TIDEWATER FIBRE CORP Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 4 | $16K |
| 10 | MYLAR SPECIALTY FILMS U.S. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Manufacturing | 2 | 2 | $15K |
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All Employers in Chester, VA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamin Hotels | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Virginia Waste Services | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| J. Worden & Sons Paving LLC | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Papa Grande | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hyatt Place | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Comfort Inn Chester | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Yes Kids Count | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| ADVANSIX | Manufacturing | 2 | $17K |
| TIDEWATER FIBRE CORP | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $16K |
| MYLAR SPECIALTY FILMS U.S. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Manufacturing | 2 | $15K |
| SHOOSMITH BROS INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $12K |
| ERIC'SONS INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $11K |
| OfficeMax | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $10K |
| STAMPTECH, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $8K |
| Riptides Seafood | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | $8K |
| General Dynamics Information Technology | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| SYMBIA LOGISTICS | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| Greyline Auto Parts | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Magnolias of Chesterfield | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Grass Roots Lawn Care | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Allen Corporation of America Inc. | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| STARPLAST USA LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| J AND L COLLISION INCORPORATED | Other Services | 2 | $3K |
| Elite Force Staffing | Public Administration | 0 | $0 |
| Sapori Ristorante Italiano | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Zedale Staffing, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| SEABOARD BORING LTD | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| CITY ICE CO | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| MOORE SIGN CORPORATION | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $2K |
| EDC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| LEWIS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| CENTAUR HOLDINGS INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $1K |
| Brass Monkey Sports Bar & Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Shoosmith Construction, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| CAPITOL SIGNS INC | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $865 |
| IN & OUT WELDERS INC | Construction | 2 | $720 |
| MOORE SIGN CORP. | Manufacturing | 2 | $578 |
| THE CONLAN COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $525 |
| TECHNICAL PARTNERS LLC | Construction | 2 | $504 |
| GLIDEWELL BROTHERS | Construction | 2 | $504 |
| REESE MACHINE AND SANDBLASTING | Construction | 3 | $448 |
| GARCIA CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 3 | $315 |
| AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE-VA INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| NXL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| STEEL HORSE BAR AND GRILL | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $0 |
| PRIORITY AUTOMOTIVE INC | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| CURTIS CONTRACTING INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| SHOOSMITH CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 3 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
