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Professional & Technical Services · Chester, VA

Capitol Signs INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Capitol Signs INC ranks #88,120 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$865
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,120
of 99,447 penalized employers

Capitol Signs INC in Chester, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $865. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Capitol Signs INC 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,120 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aep Centro Gubernamental DE Comerio in Comerio, PR is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#88,120
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Capitol Signs INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Capitol Signs INC 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

$865 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Capitol Signs INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALPHA TESTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1J - LEN T'S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CALSPAN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANDY CARFAGNO PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BASF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ZIMMERMANN ENGINEERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCMINN COUNTY - AIRP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MCCLELLAND LABORATOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE PET CLINIC PC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PAE APPLIED TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18FULFILLMENT AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VIRTUOSO CUSTOM CREA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ICF INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FULL STEAM STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VCA VETERINARY SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALL-TOWN, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANAN INVESTMENTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24PX EXPRESS USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Capitol Signs INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Capitol Signs INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Capitol Signs INC in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

In Professional & Technical Services, Capitol Signs INC sits at penalty rank #422 of 509 penalized establishments ($865 assessed).

How Capitol Signs INC Compares

Capitol Signs INC's 0.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-02

Last Inspection

2021-10-05

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$433

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $433 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$865

Current Penalty Amount

$865

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 Capitol Signs INC compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Capitol Signs INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 1 1.2
Total Penalty $865 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $433 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Capitol Signs INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($865 here).

Chase Designs Landscape Development $860 CA Waters Bussiness $857 MO Eugene Animal Hospital PC $900 OR Aep Centro Gubernamental DE Comerio $900 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alpha Testing, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX J - Len T'S 2 insp. Pago Pago, AS Calspan Corporation 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Randy Carfagno Productions LLC 2 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chase Designs Landscape Development
Redding, CA
2 inspections $860
Waters Bussiness
Nixa, MO
2 inspections $857
Broadway Lights LLC
Henrico, VA
2 inspections $840
Eugene Animal Hospital PC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $900
Aep Centro Gubernamental DE Comerio
Comerio, PR
2 inspections $900

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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 Capitol Signs INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Capitol Signs INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Capitol Signs INC have? ▼
Capitol Signs INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $865.
How many OSHA inspections has Capitol Signs INC had? ▼
Capitol Signs INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-02 and the most recent on 2021-10-05. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Capitol Signs INC? ▼
Capitol Signs INC has been assessed $865 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Capitol Signs INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Capitol Signs INC has 1 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 Capitol Signs INC operate in? ▼
Capitol Signs 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 Capitol Signs INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Capitol Signs INC ranks #88,120 (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 Capitol Signs INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Capitol Signs INC's total OSHA penalty of $865 is below the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aep Centro Gubernamental DE Comerio in Comerio, PR is a similar professional & technical services employer with $900 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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