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Professional & Technical Services · Chester, VA

Moore Sign Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Moore Sign Corporation ranks #79,407 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,698
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,407
of 99,447 penalized employers

Moore Sign Corporation in Chester, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,698. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Moore Sign Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,407 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nichi-Pax International in Silver Spring, MD is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#79,407
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Moore Sign Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Moore Sign Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$1,698 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Moore Sign Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWELCH GROUP ENVIRONM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21VRC ENGINEERED SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAKAI PET HOSPITAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FORD CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWNEPLACE SUITES MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NW ROOFING SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METAGENOMI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WASATCH TECHNOLOGY G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DGS IMPORT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLIANCE ANALYTICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17WILLIAMSON & ASSOCIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADVANCED OUTDOOR SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORTH STAR EMERGENCY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPUTER SCIENCES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FEATHER & FUR ANIMAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISPLAY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PENSKE LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SERVICE GENERAL OF N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Moore Sign Corporation, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Moore Sign Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Moore Sign Corporation in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Moore Sign Corporation is the #367 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($1,698).

How Moore Sign Corporation Compares

Moore Sign Corporation's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-13

Last Inspection

2012-10-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$849

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $849 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

33.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,905

Current Penalty Amount

$1,698

Penalty Reduction

41.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,207 from the initial assessment of $2,905. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Moore Sign Corporation compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Moore Sign Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 6 1.2
Total Penalty $1,698 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $849 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,698 here).

Accurate Analytical Testing LLC $1,740 MI Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center $1,633 AK City of Arcata $1,630 CA Steel Supply & Engineering $1,775 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Welch Group Environmental LLP and Glenn Welch 2 insp. Delray Beach, FL VRC Engineered Solutions 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Makai Pet Hospital INC 2 insp. Kailua, HI Ford Construction Company, INC. 2 insp. Tracy, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Silver Spring, MD
0 inspections $0
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1 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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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 Moore Sign Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Moore Sign Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Moore Sign Corporation have? ▼
Moore Sign Corporation has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,698.
How many OSHA inspections has Moore Sign Corporation had? ▼
Moore Sign Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-13 and the most recent on 2012-10-18. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Moore Sign Corporation? ▼
Moore Sign Corporation has been assessed $1,698 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,905 (a 41.5% reduction).
Does Moore Sign Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Moore Sign Corporation has 2 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Moore Sign Corporation operate in? ▼
Moore Sign Corporation operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541850). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Moore Sign Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Moore Sign Corporation ranks #79,407 (the lower 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 Moore Sign Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Moore Sign Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $1,698 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nichi-Pax International in Silver Spring, MD is a similar professional & technical services 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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