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Manufacturing · Salem, VA

Richards-Wilbert INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Richards-Wilbert INC ranks #12,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty84% serious
$25,970
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

Richards-Wilbert INC in Salem, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,970. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Richards-Wilbert INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Phoenix Millwork, INC. in Alvin, TX is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $24,551 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
84.2%
of violations were serious
#12,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Richards-Wilbert INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Richards-Wilbert INC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$25,970 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Richards-Wilbert INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.324.637.049.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRIBE MEDITERRANEAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PRIDE PLATING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 47A&B FOUNDRY, MACHINI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27BRG HOLDINGS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TSUDIS CHOCOLATE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32ARCELOR MITTAL PLATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CHANDLER SIGNS LP, LLP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25JSW STEEL USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LANDMARK PLASTICS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DECHE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BATES METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PLAZE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LUKJAN METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOFT-LITE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SANIMAX LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KANTA PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CUSTOM FABRICATING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20FRONTIER TRADING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31Richards-Wilbert INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Richards-Wilbert INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations 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.

Richards-Wilbert INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Richards-Wilbert INC ranks #6,281 at $25,970 current penalty.

How Richards-Wilbert INC Compares

Richards-Wilbert INC's 9.50 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-25

Last Inspection

2022-05-06

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,985

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $12,985 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

84.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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

$37,095

Current Penalty Amount

$25,970

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,125 from the initial assessment of $37,095. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Richards-Wilbert INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Richards-Wilbert INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $25,970 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,985 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,970 here).

Sos Prescott, INC. $25,971 WI Kalinich Fence Company $25,984 OH Cosmetic Laboratories of America, LLC $25,985 CA KDM Enterprises, LLC $25,986 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tribe Mediterranean Foods, Incorporated 2 insp. Taunton, MA Pride Plating, INC. 2 insp. Grove, OK A&B Foundry, Machining and Fabrications and AKA Vscorp, LLC AKA and a&B Foundry LLC 2 insp. Tipp City, OH BRG Holdings 2 insp. Winfield, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sos Prescott, INC.
Prescott, WI
2 inspections $25,971
Brendle Sprinkler Company
Montgomery, AL
0 inspections $0
Phoenix Millwork, INC.
Alvin, TX
3 inspections $24,551
Kalinich Fence Company
Strongsville, OH
2 inspections $25,984
Cosmetic Laboratories of America, LLC
Chatsworth, CA
4 inspections $25,985

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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 Richards-Wilbert INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Richards-Wilbert INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Richards-Wilbert INC have? ▼
Richards-Wilbert INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,970.
How many OSHA inspections has Richards-Wilbert INC had? ▼
Richards-Wilbert INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-25 and the most recent on 2022-05-06. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Richards-Wilbert INC? ▼
Richards-Wilbert INC has been assessed $25,970 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,095 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Richards-Wilbert INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Richards-Wilbert INC has 16 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 Richards-Wilbert INC operate in? ▼
Richards-Wilbert INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Richards-Wilbert INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Richards-Wilbert INC ranks #12,778 (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 Richards-Wilbert INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Richards-Wilbert INC's total OSHA penalty of $25,970 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Phoenix Millwork, INC. in Alvin, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,551 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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