Emporia, 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, Emporia, VA has 20 employers tracked by OSHA with 42 total inspections and $180K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Emporia
Workplace safety enforcement records in Emporia, VA span 20 employers and 42 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 242 violations — a rate of 5.76 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $180K, averaging $9K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Fair Choice Home Health Care, LLC alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 242 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 Emporia 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 Emporia
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fair Choice Home Health Care, LLC Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | EMPORIA FOUNDRY, INC. Manufacturing | 2 | 83 | $69K |
| 3 | QUALITY CULVERT INC Manufacturing | 2 | 16 | $34K |
| 4 | Absolute Personal Care Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | ORAN SAFETY GLASS INC Manufacturing | 3 | 36 | $26K |
| 6 | HARRELL CONTRACTING, INC. Construction | 2 | 40 | $14K |
| 7 | R.F. HOWERTON INC Construction | 2 | 11 | $13K |
| 8 | GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC Manufacturing | 6 | 10 | $12K |
| 9 | BEACH MOLD AND TOOL INC. Manufacturing | 2 | 6 | $9K |
| 10 | Quiznos Subs Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Emporia, VA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Choice Home Health Care, LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| EMPORIA FOUNDRY, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $69K |
| QUALITY CULVERT INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $34K |
| Absolute Personal Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| ORAN SAFETY GLASS INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $26K |
| HARRELL CONTRACTING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $14K |
| R.F. HOWERTON INC | Construction | 2 | $13K |
| GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC | Manufacturing | 6 | $12K |
| BEACH MOLD AND TOOL INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| Quiznos Subs | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SOUTHWOOD BUILDERS INC | Construction | 4 | $2K |
| WILLIAMS VAULT COMPANY INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $924 |
| BLAIR CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $514 |
| CITY OF EMPORIA PUBLIC WORKS | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| CRAFT DISTON | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| WAGMAN HEAVY CIVIL, INC. | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| CITY OF EMPORIA, EMPORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| CITY OF EMPORIA, EMPORIA WATER FILTRATION PLANT | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| LEIPERTZ CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| S.T. WOOTEN CORPORATION | 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.