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New River Heating & Air

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New River Heating & Air ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,575
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers

New River Heating & Air in Blacksburg, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New River Heating & Air 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bay Crane Northeast LLC in Providence, RI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,575 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How New River Heating & Air compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New River Heating & Air runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$1,575 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is New River Heating & Air.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFEDERICO GUTIERREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CARDONA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOLZER JESKO QUALITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WM. PRESCOTT ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SOL CONSTRUCTION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AMBL HOME RENOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JP IMPROVEMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ALASKA SOURDOUGH ROO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RIOS CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MELTON ELECTRIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CORNEJO & SONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ALBERTO HERNANDEZ RO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHIPPEWA VALLEY EXCA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALSTON CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5C GUERRERO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LISZT HISTORICAL RES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12A TO Z ROOFING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CEILINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SI PRECAST CONCRETE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7New River Heating & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
New River Heating & Air has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

New River Heating & Air in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: New River Heating & Air is the #26,264 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,575).

How New River Heating & Air Compares

New River Heating & Air's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-06-24

Last Inspection

2015-04-28

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $525 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,575

Current Penalty Amount

$1,575

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How New River Heating & Air compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New River Heating & Air Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $1,575 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $525 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New River Heating & Air, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,575 here).

Brothers Construction LLC $1,575 OR Perry Construction Group, INC. $1,575 PA Post Construction LLC $1,575 WA YK Construction Company, INC. $1,575 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Federico Gutierrez 3 insp. Farmers Branch, TX Cardona Construction 3 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Holzer Jesko Quality Exteriors, LLC 3 insp. Heidelberg, PA WM. Prescott Roofing and Remodeling, INC. 3 insp. Pittsburgh, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mike's Electric INC.
Middlebury, VT
2 inspections $1,575
Bay Crane Northeast LLC
Providence, RI
2 inspections $1,575
Lennar Construction
Fredericksburg, VA
2 inspections $1,575
Hiller Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company INC
Smyrna, TN
2 inspections $1,575
Woodruff & Sons, INC.
ST Petersburg, FL
2 inspections $1,575

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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 New River Heating & Air safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New River Heating & Air's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does New River Heating & Air have? ▼
New River Heating & Air has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,575.
How many OSHA inspections has New River Heating & Air had? ▼
New River Heating & Air has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-24 and the most recent on 2015-04-28. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New River Heating & Air? ▼
New River Heating & Air has been assessed $1,575 in current OSHA penalties.
Does New River Heating & Air have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New River Heating & Air has 1 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 New River Heating & Air operate in? ▼
New River Heating & Air operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New River Heating & Air rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New River Heating & Air ranks #80,540 (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 New River Heating & Air's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New River Heating & Air's total OSHA penalty of $1,575 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bay Crane Northeast LLC in Providence, RI is a similar construction employer with $1,575 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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