Other Services · Chesapeake, VA

Northwest Welding Associates, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Welding Associates, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $1,919
Back wages owed

Northwest Welding Associates, INC. in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northwest Welding Associates, INC. once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,919 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Shear Bliss in New York, NY is another other services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,920 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $1,919
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Northwest Welding Associates, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Northwest Welding Associates, INC. in Chesapeake, VA shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Northwest Welding Associates, INC. to date. The Other Services sector average runs $3,058 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,919 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2021-04-05 to 2021-04-05, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-04-05

Last Inspection

2021-04-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,502

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,502.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,919

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$640

Avg Back Wages per Case

$1,919

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Northwest Welding Associates, INC. owed $1,919 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 6 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Northwest Welding Associates, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Northwest Welding Associates, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	1.2
Violations	0	3.8
Total Penalty	$0	$3,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,502

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwest Welding Associates, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Northwest Welding Associates, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Northwest Welding Associates, INC. have? ▼

Northwest Welding Associates, INC. has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Welding Associates, INC. had? ▼

Northwest Welding Associates, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-05 and the most recent on 2021-04-05. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Welding Associates, INC.? ▼

Northwest Welding Associates, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,919 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Northwest Welding Associates, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Northwest Welding Associates, INC., resulting in $1,919 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Northwest Welding Associates, INC. operate in? ▼

Northwest Welding Associates, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811490). This industry has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,951 total OSHA inspections and $19.89M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Northwest Welding Associates, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Northwest Welding Associates, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,919 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Northwest Welding Associates, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Northwest Welding Associates, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shear Bliss in New York, NY is a similar other services employer with $1,920 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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