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Rusty's Welding Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rusty's Welding Service, INC. ranks #61,836 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$3,970
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,836
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rusty's Welding Service, INC. in Richmond, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,970. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Rusty's Welding Service, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,836 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 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, National Pools and Spas in Lawrence Township, NJ is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#61,836
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rusty's Welding Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rusty's Welding Service, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,970 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rusty's Welding Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE LANDTEK GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13UNITED BUILDERS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STEVENS ENGINEERS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14YAROVYY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CHICAGO STUCCO CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAZZONE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21UNITED DEMOLITION, E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SCOTT LANGENHORST DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BLUE CONTRACTOR CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCHULTZ INDUSTRIAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAYPORT CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROEL CASTRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXCEL PLUMBING, HEAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LAUREL MOUNTAIN CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LIVE OAK CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MJ SCOVILLE,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HEBERT-GATTUSO CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GULF BAY HOMES CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLAN B SERVICES & RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Rusty's Welding Serv…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Rusty's Welding Service, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Rusty's Welding Service, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Rusty's Welding Service, INC. is the #19,142 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($3,970).

How Rusty's Welding Service, INC. Compares

Rusty's Welding Service, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-06-22

Last Inspection

2024-06-28

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,985

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,985 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$7,100

Current Penalty Amount

$3,970

Penalty Reduction

44.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,130 from the initial assessment of $7,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Rusty's Welding Service, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rusty's Welding Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $3,970 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,985 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,970 here).

Nomad Framing, LLC. $3,970 PA Angel Granada $3,972 TX Vasquez Roofing $3,972 TX Mountain Masonry & Construction, LLC $3,972 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Landtek Group, INC. 2 insp. Verona, NJ United Builders Group CO. 2 insp. Niles, IL Stevens Engineers & Constructors, INC 2 insp. Middletown, OH Yarovyy INC. 2 insp. Tinley Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nomad Framing, LLC.
Macungie, PA
2 inspections $3,970
Stellar contracting
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
Muddy Boys Inc.
Orem, UT
0 inspections $0
Horton Construction Company, Inc.
Shreveport, LA
0 inspections $0
National Pools and Spas
Lawrence Township, NJ
0 inspections $0

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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 Rusty's Welding Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rusty's Welding Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rusty's Welding Service, INC. have? ▼
Rusty's Welding Service, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,970.
How many OSHA inspections has Rusty's Welding Service, INC. had? ▼
Rusty's Welding Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-22 and the most recent on 2024-06-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rusty's Welding Service, INC.? ▼
Rusty's Welding Service, INC. has been assessed $3,970 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,100 (a 44.1% reduction).
Does Rusty's Welding Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rusty's Welding Service, 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 Rusty's Welding Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Rusty's Welding Service, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rusty's Welding Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rusty's Welding Service, INC. ranks #61,836 (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 Rusty's Welding Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rusty's Welding Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,970 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Pools and Spas in Lawrence Township, NJ 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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