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Atlantic Clearing & Grading

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atlantic Clearing & Grading ranks #62,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,780
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Atlantic Clearing & Grading in Williamsburg, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,780. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Atlantic Clearing & Grading 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sergio Herrera in El Paso, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,780 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#62,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Atlantic Clearing & Grading compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Atlantic Clearing & Grading runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,780 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Atlantic Clearing & Grading.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.211.121.030.940.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATLANTIC DRAIN SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39RS FRAMING EXPERTS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22GARCIA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CHRISTIAN ROOFING IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18STEELTECH REINFORCIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HI-TOPP ROOFING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GARCIA CARPENTER LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COURTNEY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TIMBERWORKS CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JIMMY MANCIAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WINDOW WOMAN OF NEW …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SAFE CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15OVERHEAD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MELVIN GUILLEN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ILIANA IRACHETA DIAZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HARD ROCK CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CLAY PIPELINE, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TRITTENBACH DEVELOPM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PREMIER CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Atlantic Clearing & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Atlantic Clearing & Grading has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Atlantic Clearing & Grading in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Atlantic Clearing & Grading is the #19,551 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($3,780).

How Atlantic Clearing & Grading Compares

Atlantic Clearing & Grading's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-10-25

Last Inspection

2013-11-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,260 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,780

Penalty Reduction

10.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $420 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Atlantic Clearing & Grading compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Atlantic Clearing & Grading Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $3,780 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,260 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Atlantic Clearing & Grading, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,780 here).

Cimarron Construction Company $3,780 OK Renosys $3,780 NY Midwest Steel, INC. $3,780 MI Sergio Herrera $3,780 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. 3 insp. Boston, MA RS Framing Experts INC 3 insp. Newton, MA Borough of Barnegat Light Department of Public Works 3 insp. Barnegat Light, NJ Garcia Construction, INC. 3 insp. Elkhorn, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hoy Construction, INC.
Gloucester, VA
2 inspections $3,780
Cimarron Construction Company
Oklahoma City, OK
3 inspections $3,780
Renosys
Long Island City, NY
2 inspections $3,780
Midwest Steel, INC.
Lansing, MI
2 inspections $3,780
Sergio Herrera
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $3,780

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlantic Clearing & Grading safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Atlantic Clearing & Grading's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Atlantic Clearing & Grading have? ▼
Atlantic Clearing & Grading has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,780.
How many OSHA inspections has Atlantic Clearing & Grading had? ▼
Atlantic Clearing & Grading has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-25 and the most recent on 2013-11-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Atlantic Clearing & Grading? ▼
Atlantic Clearing & Grading has been assessed $3,780 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 10.0% reduction).
Does Atlantic Clearing & Grading have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Atlantic Clearing & Grading has 6 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Atlantic Clearing & Grading operate in? ▼
Atlantic Clearing & Grading operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Atlantic Clearing & Grading rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Atlantic Clearing & Grading ranks #62,948 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Atlantic Clearing & Grading's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Atlantic Clearing & Grading's total OSHA penalty of $3,780 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sergio Herrera in El Paso, TX is a similar construction employer with $3,780 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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