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Osborne Welding, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Osborne Welding, INC. ranks #18,018 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$19,572
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,018
of 99,447 penalized employers

Osborne Welding, INC. in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,572. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Osborne Welding, INC. 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,018 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Legacy Flooring Contractors in Olathe, KS is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#18,018
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 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 Osborne Welding, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Osborne Welding, INC. runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$19,572 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Osborne Welding, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedY TECH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18M BUILDER GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WORLDWIDE CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CABRERA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMBASSY HOMES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTHERN HOME IMPROV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CELSO FUNEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ANTHONY SMITH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAESTRO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GNH ROOFING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOP NOTCH HOME DESIGN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARK III CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PATIN CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KBN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROVINI CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SER CONSTRUCTION PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VIVAS FRAMENG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DREAM WALL ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHERN GULF CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EDGE BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Osborne Welding, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Osborne Welding, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Osborne Welding, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Osborne Welding, INC. sits at penalty rank #4,472 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($19,572 assessed).

How Osborne Welding, INC. Compares

Osborne Welding, INC.'s 6.00 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 above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-14

Last Inspection

2022-10-17

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,786

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $9,786 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% 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

$19,940

Current Penalty Amount

$19,572

Penalty Reduction

1.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $368 from the initial assessment of $19,940. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Osborne Welding, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Osborne Welding, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $19,572 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,786 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,572 here).

Meridia Construction Management, LLC $19,570 NJ Anco Iron and Construction INC. $19,570 CA Rodolfo Perez $19,566 TX FCS Concrete CORP. $19,560 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Y Tech Construction 2 insp. Palisades Park, NJ M Builder Group, INC. 2 insp. Mount Prospect, IL Worldwide CO. INC. 2 insp. Clark, NJ Cabrera Construction 2 insp. Westerville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Medina's Remodeling LLC
Sunset, LA
0 inspections $0
Legacy Flooring Contractors
Olathe, KS
0 inspections $0
Meridia Construction Management, LLC
Bound Brook, NJ
2 inspections $19,570
Anco Iron and Construction INC.
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $19,570
Virtexco Corporation
Richmond, VA
5 inspections $19,575

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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 Osborne Welding, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Osborne Welding, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Osborne Welding, INC. have? ▼
Osborne Welding, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,572.
How many OSHA inspections has Osborne Welding, INC. had? ▼
Osborne Welding, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-14 and the most recent on 2022-10-17. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Osborne Welding, INC.? ▼
Osborne Welding, INC. has been assessed $19,572 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,940 (a 1.8% reduction).
Does Osborne Welding, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Osborne Welding, INC. has 11 serious violations, and 1 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 Osborne Welding, INC. operate in? ▼
Osborne Welding, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Osborne Welding, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Osborne Welding, INC. ranks #18,018 (the top quarter 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 Osborne Welding, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Osborne Welding, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,572 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Legacy Flooring Contractors in Olathe, KS is a similar construction 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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