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Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation has a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty93% serious
$11,571
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,164
of 100,495 penalized employers

Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,571. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 26 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eurotech Construction CORP. in New York, NY is another construction employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
92.9%
of violations were serious
69%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$11,571 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation

The federal enforcement record for Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation in Chesapeake, VA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 28 violations, translating to 14.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 26 (92.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) 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.

OSHA assessed $60,660 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $11,571 - a 80.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,786. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-04-04 to 2016-04-04, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-04

Last Inspection

2016-04-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,786

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $5,786 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

92.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$60,660

Current Penalty Amount

$11,571

Penalty Reduction

80.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $49,089 from the initial assessment of $60,660. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 28 3.3
Total Penalty $11,571 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,786 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation have? ▼
Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,571.
How many OSHA inspections has Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation had? ▼
Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-04 and the most recent on 2016-04-04. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation? ▼
Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation has been assessed $11,571 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,660 (a 80.9% reduction).
Does Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation has 26 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 Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation operate in? ▼
Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238320). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Horizon Brothers Painting Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $11,571 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eurotech Construction CORP. in New York, NY is a similar construction employer with $3,000 in current penalties.

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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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