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The Blair Bros., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Blair Bros., INC. ranks #70,570 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,702
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#70,570
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Blair Bros., INC. in Suffolk, VA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,702. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Blair Bros., INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,570 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,408 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. For comparison, Accurate Masonry in Fort Worth, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,108 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,570
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,408
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How The Blair Bros., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Blair Bros., INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,702 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 The Blair Bros., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.12.13.24.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedADVANCED MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OWOW CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCDONALD ELECTRIC SE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4A-1 SANDBLASTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2COREY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0METAL ARTS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1DALLAS WINDOW & GLASS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCCURLEY AND DAY MAS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ATLANTA DEMOLITION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VISION DRYWALL & PAI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2RANGER CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TIMBER TECH FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SIGNATURE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ROY ANDERSON CORP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BRASFIELD & GORRIE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KRIGER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GAC CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DETROIT HOUSING COMM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BRIDGEWATER INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EMERY SAPP & SONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0The Blair Bros., INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
The Blair Bros., INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

The Blair Bros., INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, The Blair Bros., INC. sits at penalty rank #22,476 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,702 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, The Blair Bros., INC. ranks #10,910 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($2,408).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,702 OSHA penalties plus $2,408 WHD back wages (47.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How The Blair Bros., INC. Compares

The Blair Bros., 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2020-02-18

Last Inspection

2020-02-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,702

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,702 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$3,860

Current Penalty Amount

$2,702

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,110

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,158 from the initial assessment of $3,860. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,408
Employees Affected
9
WHD Violations
18
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$268
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,408

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that The Blair Bros., INC. owed $2,408 in back wages to 9 employees across 1 case and 18 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How The Blair Bros., INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Blair Bros., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,702 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,702 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,702 here).

D R Horton Schuler Homes LLC $2,703 HI Apex Construction, INC. $2,700 ME R.G.M. Constructors L.P. $2,700 TX Relmec Mechanical LLC $2,700 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Advanced Mechanical INC. 1 insp. Bismarck, ND Owow Construction LLC 1 insp. Oakland, CA McDonald Electric Services, INC. 1 insp. Jacksonville, FL A-1 Sandblasting, INC. 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mangold Roofing
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $5,110
Capriati Construction CORP.
Henderson, NV
2 inspections $5,110
Archer Western - Snell JV
Decatur, GA
3 inspections $5,108
Jobani Arellano
Texas City, TX
2 inspections $5,108
Accurate Masonry
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $5,108

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What to do with this record

Use The Blair Bros., INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Blair Bros., INC. against Mangold Roofing, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether The Blair Bros., INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • The Blair Bros., INC. also carries $2,408 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 The Blair Bros., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Blair Bros., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 The Blair Bros., INC. have? ▼
The Blair Bros., INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,702.
How many OSHA inspections has The Blair Bros., INC. had? ▼
The Blair Bros., INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-18 and the most recent on 2020-02-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Blair Bros., INC.? ▼
The Blair Bros., INC. has been assessed $2,702 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,860 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,408 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does The Blair Bros., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Blair Bros., INC. has 2 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.
Has The Blair Bros., INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against The Blair Bros., INC., resulting in $2,408 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does The Blair Bros., INC. operate in? ▼
The Blair Bros., INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if The Blair Bros., INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe The Blair Bros., INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,408 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does The Blair Bros., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Blair Bros., INC. ranks #70,570 (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 The Blair Bros., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Blair Bros., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,702 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Accurate Masonry in Fort Worth, TX is a similar construction employer with $5,108 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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