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Manufacturing · Ashland, VA

Granite Source INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Granite Source INC ranks #77,929 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,842
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,929
of 99,447 penalized employers

Granite Source INC in Ashland, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,842. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Granite Source INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,929 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Siembra Finca Ciclon LLC in Vega Baja, PR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,839 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#77,929
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Granite Source INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Granite Source INC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,842 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Granite Source INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.215.631.046.461.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWMAN & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 52WHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59FABCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLETS AND MORE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DI-FERRARO, INC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEABOARD FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORIDGE MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VERSOGEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EARTHGRAINS BAKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARVCO CONTAINERS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BELL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOXABL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARGLASS YAMAMURA SE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FORD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15US MAGNESIUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE PENNSYLVANIA GLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GRACIANA TORTILLA FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NANCE CARPET AND RUG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Granite Source INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Granite Source INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Granite Source INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Granite Source INC ranks #30,115 at $1,842 current penalty.

How Granite Source INC Compares

Granite Source INC's 7.50 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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-09-29

Last Inspection

2015-10-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$921

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $921 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$2,040

Current Penalty Amount

$1,842

Penalty Reduction

9.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $198 from the initial assessment of $2,040. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Granite Source INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Granite Source INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $1,842 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $921 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,842 here).

Burgaflex North America INC PLT 4 $1,840 MI Banks Hardwoods INC $1,840 MI Siembra Finca Ciclon LLC $1,839 PR TRW Automotive US LLC $1,839 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Newman & Company 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Whitesell Corporation 2 insp. Muscle Shoals, AL Fabco LLC 2 insp. Denver, CO Pallets and More LLC 2 insp. Zebulon, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Burgaflex North America INC PLT 4
Fenton, MI
2 inspections $1,840
Banks Hardwoods INC
Mottville, MI
2 inspections $1,840
Frito Lay
Topeka, KS
0 inspections $0
Siembra Finca Ciclon LLC
Vega Baja, PR
2 inspections $1,839
TRW Automotive US LLC
Rogersville, TN
3 inspections $1,839

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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 Granite Source INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Granite Source INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Granite Source INC have? ▼
Granite Source INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,842.
How many OSHA inspections has Granite Source INC had? ▼
Granite Source INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-29 and the most recent on 2015-10-07. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Granite Source INC? ▼
Granite Source INC has been assessed $1,842 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,040 (a 9.7% reduction).
Does Granite Source INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Granite Source INC has 9 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 Granite Source INC operate in? ▼
Granite Source INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Granite Source INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Granite Source INC ranks #77,929 (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 Granite Source INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Granite Source INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,842 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Siembra Finca Ciclon LLC in Vega Baja, PR is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,839 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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