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Professional & Technical Services · Henrico, VA

Talley Sign Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Talley Sign Company ranks #78,518 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,792
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#78,518
of 99,447 penalized employers

Talley Sign Company in Henrico, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,792. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Talley Sign Company 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,518 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Geoff Palmer in Los Angeles, CA is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,790 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#78,518
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Talley Sign Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Talley Sign Company runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$1,792 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Talley Sign Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAAA LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ABLE ENGINEERING SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KENCO LOGISTICS SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INDEPENDENT ENVIRONM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DES STAFFING SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0METRO DETROIT SIGNS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23ABLE ENGINEERING SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TRIALON CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NAVAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROUSH FENWAY RACING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EMPIRE CITY SUBWAY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DATA-MAIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INFINITY MOUNTINGS O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CSRA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NOAA MARINE OPERATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NOAA PACIFIC MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30Talley Sign Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Talley Sign Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical 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.

Talley Sign Company in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Talley Sign Company is the #362 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($1,792).

How Talley Sign Company Compares

Talley Sign Company's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-12-11

Last Inspection

2016-08-24

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$597

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $597 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

100.0% 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

$9,520

Current Penalty Amount

$1,792

Penalty Reduction

81.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,728 from the initial assessment of $9,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Talley Sign Company compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Talley Sign Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.6
Violations 3 1.2
Total Penalty $1,792 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $597 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Talley Sign Company, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,792 here).

Geoff Palmer $1,790 CA Neovia Logistics $1,785 OH G & S Sign Services $1,800 OK Alliance Environmental Group, INC $1,800 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Aaa Landscape 3 insp. Tucson, AZ Vca Animal Hospitals, INC. 3 insp. Sacramento, CA Able Engineering Services 3 insp. Brooks, CA Kenco Logistics Services 3 insp. Rockford, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

DC Logistics - Wilmer
Wilmer, TX
0 inspections $0
Geoff Palmer
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $1,790
Sign Language Interpreters, INC.
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0
Azteca Services Income Tax
North Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Luxury Landscapes of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
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 Talley Sign Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Talley Sign Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Talley Sign Company have? ▼
Talley Sign Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,792.
How many OSHA inspections has Talley Sign Company had? ▼
Talley Sign Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-11 and the most recent on 2016-08-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Talley Sign Company? ▼
Talley Sign Company has been assessed $1,792 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,520 (a 81.2% reduction).
Does Talley Sign Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Talley Sign Company has 0 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Talley Sign Company operate in? ▼
Talley Sign Company operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541850). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Talley Sign Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Talley Sign Company ranks #78,518 (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 Talley Sign Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Talley Sign Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,792 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Geoff Palmer in Los Angeles, CA is a similar professional & technical services employer with $1,790 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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