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Divers Processing CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Divers Processing CO., INC. ranks #42,852 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 16 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty94% serious
$7,627
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#42,852
of 99,447 penalized employers

Divers Processing CO., INC. in Portsmouth, VA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,627. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Divers Processing CO., INC. 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,852 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Slone Lumber Company Inc. in Santa Fe, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
93.8%
of violations were serious
#42,852
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Divers Processing CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Divers Processing CO., INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,627 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Divers Processing CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.00.414.72943.357.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMFB HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31VAN DIEST SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8PACIFIC GALVANIZING, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11VACTOR MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4US MAGNESIUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6GRANDVIEW PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9S & K STEEL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 55KEYSTONE RV COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6SPURGEON VINEYARD & …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27KALMBACH FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18BRADKEN ENGINEERED P…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12DONGWON AUTOPART TEC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8BAILEY STREET BAKERY…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4SOUTHERN FIBER OF WA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12MACK TRUCKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3RESCO PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17METAL FINISHING CO. …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 29ROYAL WHITE CEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22KENYON INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8Divers Processing CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16
Divers Processing CO., INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Divers Processing CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Divers Processing CO., INC. is the #18,752 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,627).

How Divers Processing CO., INC. Compares

Divers Processing CO., INC.'s 2.67 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-12-14

Last Inspection

2021-09-15

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,271

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $1,271 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

93.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.3% 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

$10,925

Current Penalty Amount

$7,627

Penalty Reduction

30.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,298 from the initial assessment of $10,925. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Divers Processing CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Divers Processing CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $7,627 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,271 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,627 here).

Superior Metal Technologies LLC $7,627 IN Federal Mogul Friction Products $7,626 SC SS-Art & Engraving CORP. $7,625 NJ Ahrens Agricultural Industries CO. $7,625 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

MFB Holdings, LLC 6 insp. Rollinsford, NH Van Diest Supply Company 6 insp. Webster City, IA Pacific Galvanizing 6 insp. Oakland, CA Sierra Forest Products 6 insp. Terra Bella, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Superior Metal Technologies LLC
Indianapolis, IN
2 inspections $7,627
Federal Mogul Friction Products
Orangeburg, SC
2 inspections $7,626
Dava Oncology
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Slone Lumber Company Inc.
Santa Fe, TX
0 inspections $0
SS-Art & Engraving CORP.
Union, NJ
2 inspections $7,625

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What to do with this record

Use Divers Processing CO., INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Divers Processing CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Divers Processing CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 16 violations across 6 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Divers Processing CO., INC. have? ▼
Divers Processing CO., INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,627.
How many OSHA inspections has Divers Processing CO., INC. had? ▼
Divers Processing CO., INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-14 and the most recent on 2021-09-15. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Divers Processing CO., INC.? ▼
Divers Processing CO., INC. has been assessed $7,627 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,925 (a 30.2% reduction).
Does Divers Processing CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Divers Processing CO., INC. has 15 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 Divers Processing CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Divers Processing CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311613). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Divers Processing CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Divers Processing CO., INC. ranks #42,852 (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 Divers Processing CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Divers Processing CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,627 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Slone Lumber Company Inc. in Santa Fe, TX is a similar manufacturing 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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