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Retail Trade · Richmond, VA

Pressure Works INC of Richmond

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pressure Works INC of Richmond ranks #49,845 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty92% serious
$6,020
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,845
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pressure Works INC of Richmond in Richmond, 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: $6,020. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pressure Works INC of Richmond 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #49,845 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, El Ranchero Meat Market in Irving, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#49,845
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 Pressure Works INC of Richmond compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pressure Works INC of Richmond runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$6,020 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pressure Works INC of Richmond.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUPERIOR PLUS ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C.W. HENDRIX FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ONTARIO T, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENDALL FORD ALASKA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18WEINGARTZ SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL STORES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RURAL KING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERIGAS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG OKI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAL MART ASSOCIATES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PERFORMANCE NURSERY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MELODY GOSLING AND O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC DISTRIBUTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOE'S PRODUCE GOURME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROBBY'S NURSERY & CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE FURNITURE SUPERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CASCADE INNOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CSB NUTRITIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LOWES HOME CENTERS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Pressure Works INC o…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Pressure Works INC of Richmond has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pressure Works INC of Richmond in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Pressure Works INC of Richmond sits at penalty rank #1,244 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($6,020 assessed).

How Pressure Works INC of Richmond Compares

Pressure Works INC of Richmond's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-01

Last Inspection

2019-05-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,010

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $3,010 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$8,085

Current Penalty Amount

$6,020

Penalty Reduction

25.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,065 from the initial assessment of $8,085. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Pressure Works INC of Richmond compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pressure Works INC of Richmond Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 12 1.7
Total Penalty $6,020 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,010 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pressure Works INC of Richmond, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,020 here).

Sam's Club $6,000 TX Goodwill Industries of Southern California $6,000 CA Alaska Commercial Company $6,000 AK Safeway Stores INC $6,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Superior Plus Energy Services INC. 2 insp. Caledonia, NY C.W. Hendrix Farms, INC 2 insp. Parkland, FL Ontario T, INC. 2 insp. Ontario, CA

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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 Pressure Works INC of Richmond safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pressure Works INC of Richmond'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 Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pressure Works INC of Richmond have? ▼
Pressure Works INC of Richmond has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,020.
How many OSHA inspections has Pressure Works INC of Richmond had? ▼
Pressure Works INC of Richmond has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-01 and the most recent on 2019-05-22. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pressure Works INC of Richmond? ▼
Pressure Works INC of Richmond has been assessed $6,020 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,085 (a 25.5% reduction).
Does Pressure Works INC of Richmond have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pressure Works INC of Richmond has 11 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 Pressure Works INC of Richmond operate in? ▼
Pressure Works INC of Richmond operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444130). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pressure Works INC of Richmond rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pressure Works INC of Richmond ranks #49,845 (the upper 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 Pressure Works INC of Richmond's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pressure Works INC of Richmond's total OSHA penalty of $6,020 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, El Ranchero Meat Market in Irving, TX is a similar retail trade 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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