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Wholesale Trade · Petersburg, VA

Dominion Chemical Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dominion Chemical Company INC ranks #71,648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,562
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,648
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dominion Chemical Company INC in Petersburg, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,562. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Dominion Chemical Company INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Uvalde Producers Feed Mill in Uvalde, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,560 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#71,648
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Dominion Chemical Company INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dominion Chemical Company INC runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$2,562 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dominion Chemical Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A&B AZUSA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL HARVEST OF CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DONGALEN ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELADIO LEZAMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. LUMBER GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHREDDED SHINGLE DRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUSHCREEK FEED & SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24EAST COAST FRESH CUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BIG IRON ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE MONTE VISTA COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GRANITE RESOURCES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CAVALLARO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EARTH FIRST RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE MCCUNE FARMERS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOUT BROTHERS METAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TENNESSEE VALLEY REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHULMAN COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11INTERLINE BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Dominion Chemical Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Dominion Chemical Company INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dominion Chemical Company INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Dominion Chemical Company INC is the #3,390 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,562).

How Dominion Chemical Company INC Compares

Dominion Chemical Company INC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-06

Last Inspection

2013-05-22

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,281

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,281 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$3,640

Current Penalty Amount

$2,562

Penalty Reduction

29.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,078 from the initial assessment of $3,640. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Dominion Chemical Company INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dominion Chemical Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $2,562 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,281 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,562 here).

Uvalde Producers Feed Mill $2,560 TX Red River Grain Company $2,560 MN Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated $2,573 MA General Mills INC S&X Grain Elevator $2,550 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores INC. 2 insp. Roslindale, MA A&B Azusa, INC. 2 insp. West Covina, CA Global Harvest of Colorado, LLC 2 insp. Akron, CO Dongalen Enterprises INC 2 insp. Sacramento, CA

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Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Dominion Chemical Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dominion Chemical Company INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dominion Chemical Company INC have? ▼
Dominion Chemical Company INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,562.
How many OSHA inspections has Dominion Chemical Company INC had? ▼
Dominion Chemical Company INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-06 and the most recent on 2013-05-22. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dominion Chemical Company INC? ▼
Dominion Chemical Company INC has been assessed $2,562 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,640 (a 29.6% reduction).
Does Dominion Chemical Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dominion Chemical Company INC has 4 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 Dominion Chemical Company INC operate in? ▼
Dominion Chemical Company INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dominion Chemical Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dominion Chemical Company INC ranks #71,648 (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 Dominion Chemical Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dominion Chemical Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,562 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Uvalde Producers Feed Mill in Uvalde, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,560 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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