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Hampton Roads Transit

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hampton Roads Transit ranks #29,729 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,090
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#29,729
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hampton Roads Transit in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,090. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $996 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hampton Roads Transit 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,729 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $996 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. For comparison, Washington Trucking in Spokane, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#29,729
of 99,447 penalized employers
$996
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $996 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($996 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Hampton Roads Transit compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hampton Roads Transit runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$12,090 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hampton Roads Transit.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIXIE PULP & PAPER W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DENVER COLD STORAGE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RICHARDSON STEVEDORI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WATERSON TERMINAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LAFARGE CEMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BOB LYNCH MOVING & S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEEP WATER SEAFOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DTG2GO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WATCO MECHANICAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4STAR SHUTTLE & CHARTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ARCHWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14THE GOLUB CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DHT ACQUISITION CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MCLANE SUNEAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TROPICAL SHIPPING US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Hampton Roads Transit, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Hampton Roads Transit has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hampton Roads Transit in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hampton Roads Transit ranks #1,335 at $12,090 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Hampton Roads Transit ranks #3,597 among 3,616 Transportation & Warehousing employers with WHD recoveries ($996).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,090 OSHA penalties plus $996 WHD back wages (7.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hampton Roads Transit Compares

Hampton Roads Transit's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-12-15

Last Inspection

2021-11-29

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,030

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,030 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$12,090

Current Penalty Amount

$12,090

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,086

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$996
Employees Affected
6
WHD Violations
7
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$166
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$996

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Hampton Roads Transit owed $996 in back wages to 6 employees across 1 case and 7 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Hampton Roads Transit compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hampton Roads Transit Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $12,090 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,030 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hampton Roads Transit, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,090 here).

Americold Logistics LLC $12,100 WA Ocho Rios Atlanta, INC. $12,111 GA Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. $12,111 MD Lewis-Clark Terminal, INC. $12,060 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dixie Pulp & Paper Warehouse, L.L.C. 3 insp. Tuscaloosa, AL Denver Cold Storage, INC. 3 insp. Denver, PA Richardson Stevedoring & Logistics Services, INC. 3 insp. Houston, TX U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Sinking Spring, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Washington Trucking
Spokane, WA
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Stockton, CA
7 inspections $13,090
Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company
River Rouge, MI
2 inspections $13,090
Mears Destination Services
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $13,095
Ups Ground Freight, INC.
Memphis, TN
3 inspections $13,100

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What to do with this record

Use Hampton Roads Transit's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hampton Roads Transit against Washington Trucking, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Hampton Roads Transit's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • Hampton Roads Transit also carries $996 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Hampton Roads Transit safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hampton Roads Transit's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hampton Roads Transit have? ▼
Hampton Roads Transit has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,090.
How many OSHA inspections has Hampton Roads Transit had? ▼
Hampton Roads Transit has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-15 and the most recent on 2021-11-29. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hampton Roads Transit? ▼
Hampton Roads Transit has been assessed $12,090 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $996 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Hampton Roads Transit have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hampton Roads Transit 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.
Has Hampton Roads Transit been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hampton Roads Transit, resulting in $996 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hampton Roads Transit operate in? ▼
Hampton Roads Transit operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485113). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Hampton Roads Transit owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hampton Roads Transit owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $996 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Hampton Roads Transit rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hampton Roads Transit ranks #29,729 (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 Hampton Roads Transit's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hampton Roads Transit's total OSHA penalty of $12,090 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Washington Trucking in Spokane, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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