Covington, 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.
In the most recent federal enforcement data, Covington, VA has 20 employers tracked by OSHA with 51 total inspections and $105K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Covington
Workplace safety enforcement records in Covington, VA span 20 employers and 51 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.5 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 47 violations, a rate of 0.92 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $105K, averaging $5K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: City of Covington alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 47 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 Covington typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 20 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 Covington
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Covington Public Administration | 4 | 9 | $0 |
| 2 | Smurfit Westrock Manufacturing | 3 | 2 | $32K |
| 3 | Baymont Inn & Suites Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Westrock Manufacturing | 6 | 6 | $25K |
| 5 | Balchem Corporation Manufacturing | 2 | 5 | $23K |
| 6 | Jackson River Enterprises Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1 | $4K |
| 7 | Jackson River Enterprises, Inc. Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | H & M Electric Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | R Fralin Construction, INC. Construction | 2 | 3 | $9K |
| 10 | Hammond-Mitchell INC. Construction | 2 | 4 | $6K |
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All Employers in Covington, VA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Covington | Public Administration | 4 | $0 |
| Smurfit Westrock | Manufacturing | 3 | $32K |
| Baymont Inn & Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Westrock | Manufacturing | 6 | $25K |
| Balchem Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | $23K |
| Jackson River Enterprises | Wholesale Trade | 1 | $4K |
| Jackson River Enterprises, Inc. | Other | 0 | $0 |
| H & M Electric | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| R Fralin Construction, INC. | Construction | 2 | $9K |
| Hammond-Mitchell INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| Bacova Guild, LTD. | Manufacturing | 3 | $5K |
| Amanda's Redi-Mix LLC | Other Services | 2 | $1K |
| Waco, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $0 |
| D. D. Kerns | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $0 |
| Waco INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Power Component Systems INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 10 | $0 |
| Alleghany Highlands Community Services | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| Meadwestvaco CORP. - Covington Paper Mill | Manufacturing | 3 | $0 |
| Alleghany County Department of Public Works | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Ullman Schutte Construction | Construction | 2 | $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.
Verify against the primary sources: OSHA Establishment Search · DOL Wage & Hour Division