Manufacturing · Blackstone, VA

S B Cox Ready Mix INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S B Cox Ready Mix INC ranks #64,178 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$3,577
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,178
of 99,447 penalized employers

S B Cox Ready Mix INC in Blackstone, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,577. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected S B Cox Ready Mix INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,178 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, U.S. Case Corporation in Raleigh, NC is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,576 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#64,178
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How S B Cox Ready Mix INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows S B Cox Ready Mix INC runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$3,577 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 S B Cox Ready Mix INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.814.927.039.151.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKMCO, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49PEGASUS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TABLE TALK PIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5A&W MANAGEMENT HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INTERNATIONAL TECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BENNETT HEAT TREATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVALIS US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PRESTRESS SERVICES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRIT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN PANEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IPM FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R W GARCIA CORP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EJ USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25THE EDRO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29WASTE PROCESSING EQU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12S & K MACHINEWORKS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVA COIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TADBIK NJ, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6S B Cox Ready Mix INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
S B Cox Ready Mix INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

S B Cox Ready Mix INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: S B Cox Ready Mix INC is the #26,014 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,577).

How S B Cox Ready Mix INC Compares

S B Cox Ready Mix INC's 3.50 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 well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-09

Last Inspection

2013-05-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,789

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $1,789 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$4,655

Current Penalty Amount

$3,577

Penalty Reduction

23.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,078 from the initial assessment of $4,655. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How S B Cox Ready Mix INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric S B Cox Ready Mix INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $3,577 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,789 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for S B Cox Ready Mix INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,577 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S B Cox Ready Mix INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, S B Cox Ready Mix INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 S B Cox Ready Mix INC have?
S B Cox Ready Mix INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,577.
How many OSHA inspections has S B Cox Ready Mix INC had?
S B Cox Ready Mix INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-09 and the most recent on 2013-05-09. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for S B Cox Ready Mix INC?
S B Cox Ready Mix INC has been assessed $3,577 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,655 (a 23.2% reduction).
Does S B Cox Ready Mix INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. S B Cox Ready Mix INC has 5 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 S B Cox Ready Mix INC operate in?
S B Cox Ready Mix INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327320). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does S B Cox Ready Mix INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S B Cox Ready Mix INC ranks #64,178 (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 S B Cox Ready Mix INC's safety record compare to industry average?
S B Cox Ready Mix INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,577 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Case Corporation in Raleigh, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,576 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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