Public Administration · Columbia, SC

Dept of Veterans Affairs

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dept of Veterans Affairs has a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 10
OSHA inspections

Dept of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dept of Veterans Affairs 10 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Of these, 5 were classified as serious and 3 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Erieville Fire Department in Erieville, NY is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About Dept of Veterans Affairs

The federal enforcement record for Dept of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC includes 10 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 3 (30.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Dept of Veterans Affairs to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-10-13 to 2018-10-03, a window of roughly 7 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-10-13

Last Inspection

2018-10-03

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 10 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

30.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Dept of Veterans Affairs compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Dept of Veterans Affairs	Industry Avg
Inspections	10	3.1
Violations	10	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dept of Veterans Affairs safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dept of Veterans Affairs's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 10 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Dept of Veterans Affairs have? ▼

Dept of Veterans Affairs has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 3 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Dept of Veterans Affairs had? ▼

Dept of Veterans Affairs has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-13 and the most recent on 2018-10-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dept of Veterans Affairs? ▼

Dept of Veterans Affairs has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Dept of Veterans Affairs have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dept of Veterans Affairs has 5 serious violations, 3 willful 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 Dept of Veterans Affairs operate in? ▼

Dept of Veterans Affairs operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 923140). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does Dept of Veterans Affairs's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dept of Veterans Affairs's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Erieville Fire Department in Erieville, NY is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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