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Manufacturing · Christiansburg, VA

Chaney Materials, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chaney Materials, LLC ranks #15,568 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$22,112
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,568
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chaney Materials, LLC in Christiansburg, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,112. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chaney Materials, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,568 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Highland Metal, INC. DBA Highland Metal Products, INC. in Hillside, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,121 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#15,568
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chaney Materials, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chaney Materials, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$22,112 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Chaney Materials, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.52232.442.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTYSON FOODS, INC./TY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23PLASTIC SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17KMA MANUFACTURING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18LACERTA GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FIVE ROSES LLC DBA N…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21MACK TRUCKS - LEHIGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8METALLUS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RONPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SELECT SURFACES INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ROHA U.S.A., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9INGRAM READYMIX, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9K-T GALVANIZING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16COLOR COMMUNICATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41BISON PROFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WORLDFAB INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PRECIOUS CAT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GENERAL TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HUDSON VALLEY CREAME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20CONTRACTORS STEEL SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Chaney Materials, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Chaney Materials, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Chaney Materials, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Chaney Materials, LLC is the #7,591 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($22,112).

How Chaney Materials, LLC Compares

Chaney Materials, LLC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2025-06-05

Last Inspection

2026-05-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,371

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $7,371 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$24,785

Current Penalty Amount

$22,112

Penalty Reduction

10.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,673 from the initial assessment of $24,785. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chaney Materials, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chaney Materials, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $22,112 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,371 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chaney Materials, LLC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,112 here).

Highland Metal, INC. DBA Highland Metal Products, INC. $22,121 IL Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System, LLC $22,101 IL Dimar Manufacturing Corporation $22,100 NY Panacea Products Corporation $22,100 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tyson Foods, INC./Tyson Foods 3 insp. Center, TX Plastic Systems, LLC 3 insp. Kenton, OH Kma Manufacturing, LLC 3 insp. Vanport, PA Lacerta Group, LLC 3 insp. Mansfield, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Highland Metal, INC. DBA Highland Metal Products, INC.
Hillside, IL
2 inspections $22,121
Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System, LLC
Champaign, IL
3 inspections $22,101
Dimar Manufacturing Corporation
Clarence, NY
2 inspections $22,100
Panacea Products Corporation
Columbus, OH
4 inspections $22,100
Concord Tool & Manufacturing INC
Mount Clemens, MI
3 inspections $22,100

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What to do with this record

Use Chaney Materials, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Chaney Materials, LLC against Highland Metal, INC. DBA Highland Metal Products, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Chaney Materials, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chaney Materials, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Chaney Materials, LLC have? ▼
Chaney Materials, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,112.
How many OSHA inspections has Chaney Materials, LLC had? ▼
Chaney Materials, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-06-05 and the most recent on 2026-05-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chaney Materials, LLC? ▼
Chaney Materials, LLC has been assessed $22,112 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,785 (a 10.8% reduction).
Does Chaney Materials, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chaney Materials, LLC has 2 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 Chaney Materials, LLC operate in? ▼
Chaney Materials, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327331). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chaney Materials, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chaney Materials, LLC ranks #15,568 (the top quarter 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 Chaney Materials, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chaney Materials, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $22,112 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Highland Metal, INC. DBA Highland Metal Products, INC. in Hillside, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,121 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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