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Philip Morris USA INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Philip Morris USA INC ranks #66,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,185
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#66,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Philip Morris USA INC in Richmond, VA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,185. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Philip Morris USA INC 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,877 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Talon Products LLC in Bristol, IN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,185 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#66,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 5 OSHA inspections (0.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Philip Morris USA INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Philip Morris USA INC runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$3,185 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Philip Morris USA INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNAVAJO REFINING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27AAR SUMMA TECHNOLOGY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25NEW ENGLAND WOOD PEL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3WESTMINSTER CRACKER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MINN-DAK FARMERS COO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19LOUISA FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SEABRING MARINE INDU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3HEARTLAND ENGINEERED…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15BWISE MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17ALUMINUM COIL ANODIZ…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12IMAGINE BAKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7HI LEX CONTROLS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26COUGAR PALLET INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22ACME MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PRECAST SPECIALTIES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14CRYSTAL, INC. - PMC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ALSTART ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SHASTA INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5Philip Morris USA INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1
Philip Morris USA INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Philip Morris USA INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Philip Morris USA INC sits at penalty rank #26,869 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,185 assessed).

How Philip Morris USA INC Compares

Philip Morris USA INC's 0.20 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-03-23

Last Inspection

2024-01-22

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$637

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $637 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

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

$3,185

Current Penalty Amount

$3,185

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Philip Morris USA INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Philip Morris USA INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $3,185 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $637 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,185 here).

Talon Products LLC $3,185 IN Transpak, INC. $3,185 CA Jasper Seating Company INC $3,185 IN Miller Manufacturing Corporation $3,185 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Navajo Refining Company, LLC 5 insp. Artesia, NM Aar Summa Technology INC DBA Aar Precision Systems 5 insp. Huntsville, AL New England Wood Pellet, LLC 5 insp. Jaffrey, NH Westminster Cracker Company, INC. 5 insp. Rutland, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Talon Products LLC
Bristol, IN
2 inspections $3,185
Transpak, INC.
Hayward, CA
2 inspections $3,185
Jasper Seating Company INC
Jasper, IN
2 inspections $3,185
Miller Manufacturing Corporation
Nappanee, IN
2 inspections $3,185
Cousineau Wood Products of Maine, LLC
North Anson, ME
3 inspections $3,185

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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 Philip Morris USA INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Philip Morris USA INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Philip Morris USA INC have? ▼
Philip Morris USA INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,185.
How many OSHA inspections has Philip Morris USA INC had? ▼
Philip Morris USA INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-23 and the most recent on 2024-01-22. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Philip Morris USA INC? ▼
Philip Morris USA INC has been assessed $3,185 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Philip Morris USA INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Philip Morris USA INC 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 Philip Morris USA INC operate in? ▼
Philip Morris USA INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Philip Morris USA INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Philip Morris USA INC ranks #66,877 (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 Philip Morris USA INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Philip Morris USA INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,185 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Talon Products LLC in Bristol, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,185 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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