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Professional & Technical Services · Henrico, VA

Brooks Gray Sign CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brooks Gray Sign CO INC ranks #39,225 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$8,680
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#39,225
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brooks Gray Sign CO INC in Henrico, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,680. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brooks Gray Sign CO INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,225 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Genesis Performance Group, Inc in Columbia, MD is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#39,225
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brooks Gray Sign CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brooks Gray Sign CO INC runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$8,680 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Brooks Gray Sign CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDHL SUPPLY CHAIN (KI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF ARCATA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TANANA CHIEFS CONFER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THE BUTCHER ENGINEER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EDM AMERICAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11POLICIA DE PUERTO RI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NELSON LABORATORIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TACHI-S ENGINEERING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SIGN PROS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14AMERICAN RACK CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11LABORATORY CORPORATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CJ LOGISTICS AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RR DONNELLEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SOLID ROCK CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FIVE STAR OILFIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MPS GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PREFIX CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23ALL AMERICAN REPAIR …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GREAT LAKES CORDAGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16AAA LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Brooks Gray Sign CO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Brooks Gray Sign CO INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Brooks Gray Sign CO INC in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Brooks Gray Sign CO INC is the #143 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($8,680).

How Brooks Gray Sign CO INC Compares

Brooks Gray Sign CO INC's 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-01

Last Inspection

2015-09-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,893

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,893 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

75.0% 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

$8,680

Current Penalty Amount

$8,680

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Brooks Gray Sign CO INC compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brooks Gray Sign CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.6
Violations 4 1.2
Total Penalty $8,680 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,893 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brooks Gray Sign CO INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,680 here).

Premier Displays & Exhibits $8,735 CA Gxo Logistics, INC $8,619 CA Agway Farm & Home Supply, LLC $8,602 MA Spinning Designs, INC. $8,782 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DHL Supply Chain (Kimberly-Clark) 3 insp. McDonough, GA City of Arcata 3 insp. Arcata, CA Tanana Chiefs Conference 3 insp. Fairbanks, AK The Butcher Engineering Enterprises LTD. 3 insp. Nashville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Calpro Group
Washington, DC
0 inspections $0
New Breed Logistics
Barstow, CA
0 inspections $0
Newt Global Consulting, LLC
Irving, TX
0 inspections $0
BlueRock Security, Inc
San Mateo, CA
0 inspections $0
Genesis Performance Group, Inc
Columbia, MD
0 inspections $0

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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 Brooks Gray Sign CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brooks Gray Sign CO INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Brooks Gray Sign CO INC have? ▼
Brooks Gray Sign CO INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,680.
How many OSHA inspections has Brooks Gray Sign CO INC had? ▼
Brooks Gray Sign CO INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-01 and the most recent on 2015-09-11. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brooks Gray Sign CO INC? ▼
Brooks Gray Sign CO INC has been assessed $8,680 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Brooks Gray Sign CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brooks Gray Sign CO INC has 1 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Brooks Gray Sign CO INC operate in? ▼
Brooks Gray Sign CO INC operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541850). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brooks Gray Sign CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brooks Gray Sign CO INC ranks #39,225 (the upper 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 Brooks Gray Sign CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brooks Gray Sign CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,680 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Genesis Performance Group, Inc in Columbia, MD is a similar professional & technical services 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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