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.
As of 2024, Covington, VA has 19 employers tracked by OSHA with 49 total inspections and $82K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Covington
Workplace safety enforcement records in Covington, VA span 19 employers and 49 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.6 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 42 violations — a rate of 0.86 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $82K, averaging $4K 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 42 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 19 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 Utilities | 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 | JACKSON RIVER ENTERPRISES Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1 | $4K |
| 6 | Jackson River Enterprises, Inc. Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | H & M Electric Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | R FRALIN CONSTRUCTION, INC. Construction | 2 | 3 | $9K |
| 9 | HAMMOND-MITCHELL INC. Construction | 2 | 4 | $6K |
| 10 | BACOVA GUILD, LTD. Manufacturing | 3 | 3 | $5K |
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All Employers in Covington, VA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF COVINGTON | Utilities | 4 | $0 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK | Manufacturing | 3 | $32K |
| Baymont Inn & Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| WESTROCK | Manufacturing | 6 | $25K |
| 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 |
| ALLEGHANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| POWER COMPONENT SYSTEMS INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 10 | $0 |
| MEADWESTVACO CORP. - COVINGTON PAPER MILL | Manufacturing | 3 | $0 |
| ULLMAN SCHUTTE CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| WACO INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| WACO, INC. | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| D. D. KERNS | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $0 |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 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.