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Innovative Refrigeration Systems

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Innovative Refrigeration Systems ranks #6,151 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 47 violations across 1 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty85% serious
$43,830
OSHA penalties
47
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#6,151
of 99,447 penalized employers

Innovative Refrigeration Systems in Lyndhurst, VA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 47 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,830. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 13 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Innovative Refrigeration Systems once. These inspections turned up 47 violations, averaging 47.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,151 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 40 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $40,435 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. For comparison, Frick's Quality Meats, INC. in Washington, MO is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $84,314 in current penalties.

47.0
violations per inspection
85.1%
of violations were serious
#6,151
of 99,447 penalized employers
$40,435
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 18/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 47 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (47.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $40K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($40K 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Innovative Refrigeration Systems runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$43,830 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Innovative Refrigeration Systems.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.1012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSAL MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL COMMOD…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DARLINGTON FABRICS C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WEBSTER COMBUSTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KLN STEEL PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8GTM SPORTSWEAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SCREME GELATO BAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HNI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MESHOPPEN STONE INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LEHIGH HEAVY FORGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ART'S INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE F…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ROLLA AREA SHELTERED…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5CACHE RIVER VALLEY S…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3EL PASO'S BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0G & G TREND, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4BURNETTE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SW RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PRECOAT METALS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1S & G PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11Innovative Refrigera…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 47
Innovative Refrigeration Systems has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 47 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.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Innovative Refrigeration Systems is the #3,103 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($43,830). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Innovative Refrigeration Systems ranks #830 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($40,435).

Combined federal exposure here: $43,830 OSHA penalties plus $40,435 WHD back wages (48.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Innovative Refrigeration Systems Compares

Innovative Refrigeration Systems's 47.00 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 above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-09-28

Last Inspection

2011-09-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

47.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$43,830

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 47.0 violations per visit. That's $43,830 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

40

Serious

85.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

14.9% 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

$156,520

Current Penalty Amount

$43,830

Penalty Reduction

72.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$84,265

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $112,690 from the initial assessment of $156,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$40,435
Employees Affected
12
WHD Violations
13
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,370
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$40,435

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Innovative Refrigeration Systems owed $40,435 in back wages to 12 employees across 1 case and 13 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: Manufacturing

How Innovative Refrigeration Systems compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Innovative Refrigeration Systems Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 47 8.0
Total Penalty $43,830 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $43,830 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Innovative Refrigeration Systems, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,830 here).

Beltex Corporation $43,830 TX International Ship Repair & Marine Services, INC. $43,825 FL Nelsen Steel and Wire Company, Incorporated $43,803 IL Champion Fiberglass, INC. $43,801 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Universal Manufacturing Company 1 insp. Kansas City, MO International Commodities Corporation 1 insp. Alvin, TX Darlington Fabrics Corporation 1 insp. Westerly, RI Webster Combustion 1 insp. Winfield, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC
Arkansas City, KS
14 inspections $84,275
American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Birmingham, AL
13 inspections $84,231
Hem, INC.
Pryor, OK
4 inspections $84,300
Peking Noodle CO., INC.
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $84,300
Frick's Quality Meats, INC.
Washington, MO
5 inspections $84,314

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What to do with this record

Use Innovative Refrigeration Systems's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Innovative Refrigeration Systems against Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Innovative Refrigeration Systems's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Innovative Refrigeration Systems also carries $40,435 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 Innovative Refrigeration Systems safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Innovative Refrigeration Systems's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 47 violations across 1 inspections, including 40 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Innovative Refrigeration Systems have? ▼
Innovative Refrigeration Systems has 47 OSHA violations on record, including 40 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,830.
How many OSHA inspections has Innovative Refrigeration Systems had? ▼
Innovative Refrigeration Systems has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-28 and the most recent on 2011-09-28. This averages 47.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Innovative Refrigeration Systems? ▼
Innovative Refrigeration Systems has been assessed $43,830 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $156,520 (a 72.0% reduction). Additionally, $40,435 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Innovative Refrigeration Systems have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Innovative Refrigeration Systems has 40 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 Innovative Refrigeration Systems been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Innovative Refrigeration Systems, resulting in $40,435 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Innovative Refrigeration Systems operate in? ▼
Innovative Refrigeration Systems operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333415). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Innovative Refrigeration Systems owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Innovative Refrigeration Systems 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 $40,435 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Innovative Refrigeration Systems rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Innovative Refrigeration Systems ranks #6,151 (the top 10% 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 Innovative Refrigeration Systems's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Innovative Refrigeration Systems's total OSHA penalty of $43,830 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frick's Quality Meats, INC. in Washington, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $84,314 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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