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Administrative & Waste Services · Chester, VA

Shoosmith Bros INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shoosmith Bros INC ranks #29,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,244
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#29,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shoosmith Bros INC in Chester, VA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,244. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shoosmith Bros INC 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Full Service Systems in Reno, NV is another administrative & waste services employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $12,251 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#29,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Shoosmith Bros INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shoosmith Bros INC runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$12,244 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Shoosmith Bros INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0012.925.738.651.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedESSEX COUNTY HALL OF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11UNITED STAFFING ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHERN NEVADA ENVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15ADOLPHS A-1 TREE SER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0BOROUGH OF NORWOOD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CLEANLITES RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF DEERFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13XELA PACK INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NOLENSVILLE-PUBLIC W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26BOROUGH OF MENDHAM D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9EVANS LANDSCAPING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7TREES INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6UPPER PITTSGROVE TOW…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SLOAN ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7OSWEGO COUNTY BUILDI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20EAST WINDSOR DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 49BOROUGH OF CRESSKILL*, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30Shoosmith Bros INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3
Shoosmith Bros INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Shoosmith Bros INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Shoosmith Bros INC is the #1,012 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($12,244).

How Shoosmith Bros INC Compares

Shoosmith Bros INC's 0.75 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-01-16

Last Inspection

2019-10-31

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,061

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $3,061 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$14,970

Current Penalty Amount

$12,244

Penalty Reduction

18.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,726 from the initial assessment of $14,970. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Shoosmith Bros INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shoosmith Bros INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $12,244 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,061 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,244 here).

Full Service Systems $12,251 NV Convergen Energy WI, LLC $12,215 WI Royal Alliances, INC $12,200 MI C&C - DPR, Division of Urban Forestry, Horticulture Services Branch $12,314 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Essex County Hall of Records 4 insp. Newark, NJ United Staffing Associates, LLC 4 insp. Oxnard, CA Southern Nevada Environmental Services, INC. 4 insp. Las Vegas, NV Adolphs a-1 Tree Service 4 insp. Fresno, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Full Service Systems
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5 inspections $12,251
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shoosmith Bros INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shoosmith Bros INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Shoosmith Bros INC have? ▼
Shoosmith Bros INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,244.
How many OSHA inspections has Shoosmith Bros INC had? ▼
Shoosmith Bros INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-16 and the most recent on 2019-10-31. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shoosmith Bros INC? ▼
Shoosmith Bros INC has been assessed $12,244 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,970 (a 18.2% reduction).
Does Shoosmith Bros INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shoosmith Bros INC has 3 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 Shoosmith Bros INC operate in? ▼
Shoosmith Bros INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562212). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shoosmith Bros INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shoosmith Bros INC ranks #29,391 (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 Shoosmith Bros INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shoosmith Bros INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,244 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Full Service Systems in Reno, NV is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $12,251 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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