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Manufacturing · Kenbridge, VA

Lignetics INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lignetics INC ranks #1,799 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty61% serious
$98,829
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,799
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lignetics INC in Kenbridge, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $98,829. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lignetics INC 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,799 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crown USA, INC. in Woodbury, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $98,699 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
61.1%
of violations were serious
#1,799
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lignetics INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lignetics INC runs far above peers (6.3x 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

$98,829 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($98,829) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $98,829 $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 Lignetics INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.913.224.535.847.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. BATTERY MFG. AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MATALCO US, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18AMARAL CUSTOM FABRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45HOFFMAN CABINETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18THE L.C. DOANE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14KICE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MATRIX WIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TEMKIN INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TRI-MACK PLASTICS MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HARMSCO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHRISTY CATALYTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BARTON MATERIALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TRION INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GREEN BAY PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TITAN TIRE CORPORATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18METAL CULVERTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19PRESQUE ISLE WINE CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26POLYCELL PACKAGING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HEAT-TIMER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Lignetics INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Lignetics INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Lignetics INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Lignetics INC sits at penalty rank #963 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($98,829 assessed).

How Lignetics INC Compares

Lignetics INC's 6.00 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 far above peers (6.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-03-30

Last Inspection

2025-11-06

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$32,943

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $32,943 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

61.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

38.9% 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

$99,045

Current Penalty Amount

$98,829

Penalty Reduction

0.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $216 from the initial assessment of $99,045. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Lignetics INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $98,829 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $32,943 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($98,829 here).

Tex-Tube Company $98,807 TX BS&B Safety Systems, L.L.C. $98,900 OK Innovia Films, INC. $98,935 KS 5n Plus INC. $98,700 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Battery MFG. Augusta, INC. 3 insp. Augusta, GA Matalco US, INC 3 insp. Canton, OH Amaral Custom Fabrications INC. 3 insp. Rumford, RI Hoffman Cabinets, INC. 3 insp. Mansfield, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tex-Tube Company
Houston, TX
3 inspections $98,807
BS&B Safety Systems, L.L.C.
Tulsa, OK
6 inspections $98,900
Innovia Films, INC.
Tecumseh, KS
6 inspections $98,935
5n Plus INC.
Fairfield, CT
2 inspections $98,700
Crown USA, INC.
Woodbury, GA
3 inspections $98,699

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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 Lignetics INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lignetics INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 Lignetics INC have? ▼
Lignetics INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $98,829.
How many OSHA inspections has Lignetics INC had? ▼
Lignetics INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-30 and the most recent on 2025-11-06. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lignetics INC? ▼
Lignetics INC has been assessed $98,829 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $99,045 (a 0.2% reduction).
Does Lignetics INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lignetics INC has 11 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 Lignetics INC operate in? ▼
Lignetics INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lignetics INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lignetics INC ranks #1,799 (the top 5% 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 Lignetics INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lignetics INC's total OSHA penalty of $98,829 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crown USA, INC. in Woodbury, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $98,699 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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