Wholesale Trade · New Church, VA

KMX Chemical Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), KMX Chemical Corporation ranks #47,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty93% serious
$6,692
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

KMX Chemical Corporation in New Church, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,692. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected KMX Chemical Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 29 violations, averaging 14.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 27 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, Rudy, INC. in Covington, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,680 in current penalties.

14.5
violations per inspection
93.1%
of violations were serious
#47,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How KMX Chemical Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows KMX Chemical Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,692 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 KMX Chemical Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWA317953577 - JESSIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NOVOLEX DURO BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EATON STEEL BAR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C & J METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TAMPA BAY STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENDOG RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WORLDWISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EILLIEN'S CANDIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAMUEL,SON & CO.INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JACK TUCHTEN WHOLESA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDDLE TENNESSEE REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JUPITER ALUMINUM COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLSTATE TENT INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GASTON SEALEY COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROLLED ALLOYS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BROWNSVILLE SCRAP PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TORY BURCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUE FABRICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY WHOLESALE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KMX Chemical Corpora…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29
KMX Chemical Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

KMX Chemical Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, KMX Chemical Corporation sits at penalty rank #2,255 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,692 assessed).

How KMX Chemical Corporation Compares

KMX Chemical Corporation's 14.50 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-07

Last Inspection

2014-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,346

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.5 violations per visit. That's $3,346 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

27

Serious

93.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

6.9% 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

$9,555

Current Penalty Amount

$6,692

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,863 from the initial assessment of $9,555. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How KMX Chemical Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric KMX Chemical Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 29 5.5
Total Penalty $6,692 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,346 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,692 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 KMX Chemical Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, KMX Chemical Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 2 inspections, including 27 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 KMX Chemical Corporation have?
KMX Chemical Corporation has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,692.
How many OSHA inspections has KMX Chemical Corporation had?
KMX Chemical Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-07 and the most recent on 2014-02-07. This averages 14.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for KMX Chemical Corporation?
KMX Chemical Corporation has been assessed $6,692 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,555 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does KMX Chemical Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. KMX Chemical Corporation has 27 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 KMX Chemical Corporation operate in?
KMX Chemical Corporation operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 425110). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does KMX Chemical Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, KMX Chemical Corporation ranks #47,041 (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 KMX Chemical Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
KMX Chemical Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $6,692 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, Rudy, INC. in Covington, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,680 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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