Construction · Norfolk, VA

B & H Sales Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), B & H Sales Corporation ranks #70,864 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious
$2,689
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,864
of 99,447 penalized employers

B & H Sales Corporation in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,689. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected B & H Sales Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,864 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, A-Plus Insulation in Lafayette, LA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
78.3%
of violations were serious
#70,864
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How B & H Sales Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows B & H Sales Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,689 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 B & H Sales Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCESAR M. MENDOZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33A1A ROOFING CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8V.L.C. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27XTREME DEMOLTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARTIN VENEGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CARLSON ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RONCONE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JEFF ALBERT ROOFING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CREATIVE PLUMBING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRANCISCO SALAZAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LANFORD & COMPANY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAITO FISHERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PORT ENTERPRISES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EDISON POWER CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW ENGLAND PIPE CLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OLD BYRAM MASONRY OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEXAR CONCRETE WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALONSO RESTORATION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LUIS ALFONSO NEAVES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAN'S EXCAVATING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5B & H Sales Corporat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
B & H Sales Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

B & H Sales Corporation in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: B & H Sales Corporation is the #22,565 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,689).

How B & H Sales Corporation Compares

B & H Sales Corporation's 11.50 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-11

Last Inspection

2012-09-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,345

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $1,345 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

78.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

21.7% 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

$3,360

Current Penalty Amount

$2,689

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $671 from the initial assessment of $3,360. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How B & H Sales Corporation compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric B & H Sales Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 23 3.3
Total Penalty $2,689 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,345 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for B & H Sales Corporation, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,689 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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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 B & H Sales Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, B & H Sales Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 B & H Sales Corporation have?
B & H Sales Corporation has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,689.
How many OSHA inspections has B & H Sales Corporation had?
B & H Sales Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-11 and the most recent on 2012-09-11. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for B & H Sales Corporation?
B & H Sales Corporation has been assessed $2,689 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,360 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does B & H Sales Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. B & H Sales Corporation has 18 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 B & H Sales Corporation operate in?
B & H Sales Corporation 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 B & H Sales Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, B & H Sales Corporation ranks #70,864 (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 B & H Sales Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
B & H Sales Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $2,689 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, A-Plus Insulation in Lafayette, LA is a similar construction employer with $0 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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