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New River Heating and Air Conditioning

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New River Heating and Air Conditioning ranks #69,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,821
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

New River Heating and Air Conditioning in Christiansburg, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,821. 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 and Air Conditioning 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,555 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, FMG Concrete Cutting INC in Ann Arbor, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,820 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#69,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New River Heating and Air Conditioning runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,821 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 and Air Conditioning.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAURO SEWER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HULTGREN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MUZZA BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LESSARD BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN ASIAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15A & B BUILDERS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AM GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALPHA CONTRACTOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUPERIOR PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JZ IMPERIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUMNER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCK & TAIT EXTERIOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MYNORS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FINAL TOUCH PROPERTY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EZZI SIGNS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH GEORGIA FRAMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS COMMERCIAL INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&C DITCHING AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JDH CONSTRUCTION LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4New River Heating an…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
New River Heating and Air Conditioning has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 and Air Conditioning in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, New River Heating and Air Conditioning sits at penalty rank #22,020 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,821 assessed).

How New River Heating and Air Conditioning Compares

New River Heating and Air Conditioning's 0.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-12

Last Inspection

2018-04-10

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,411

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,411 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,030

Current Penalty Amount

$2,821

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,209 from the initial assessment of $4,030. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric New River Heating and Air Conditioning Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $2,821 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,411 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,821 here).

Harry Asato Painting, Inc $2,820 HI FMG Concrete Cutting INC $2,820 MI MVG Home Improvement CORP $2,820 NY Leonard S. Fiore INC. $2,820 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mauro Sewer Construction, INC. 2 insp. Wilmette, IL Hultgren Construction, LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Muzza Builders, INC. 2 insp. Marlton, NJ Lessard Brothers Construction INC. 2 insp. Bath, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Prevent
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
FMG Concrete Cutting INC
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $2,820
Erectors Plus INC.
Clear Brook, VA
2 inspections $2,820
MVG Home Improvement CORP
East Elmhurst, NY
2 inspections $2,820
Leonard S. Fiore INC.
Clearfield, PA
3 inspections $2,820

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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 and Air Conditioning safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New River Heating and Air Conditioning's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 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 and Air Conditioning have? ▼
New River Heating and Air Conditioning has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,821.
How many OSHA inspections has New River Heating and Air Conditioning had? ▼
New River Heating and Air Conditioning has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-12 and the most recent on 2018-04-10. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New River Heating and Air Conditioning? ▼
New River Heating and Air Conditioning has been assessed $2,821 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,030 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does New River Heating and Air Conditioning have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New River Heating and Air Conditioning 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 and Air Conditioning operate in? ▼
New River Heating and Air Conditioning 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 and Air Conditioning 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 and Air Conditioning ranks #69,555 (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 and Air Conditioning's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New River Heating and Air Conditioning's total OSHA penalty of $2,821 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, FMG Concrete Cutting INC in Ann Arbor, MI is a similar construction employer with $2,820 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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