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Accommodation & Food Services · Abingdon, VA

The Martha Washington Inn & Spa

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Martha Washington Inn & Spa ranks #33,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$10,642
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#33,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Martha Washington Inn & Spa in Abingdon, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,642. 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 Martha Washington Inn & Spa 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Starlite Burger #6 in Rio Grande City, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#33,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Martha Washington Inn & Spa runs far above peers (15.9x 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

$10,642 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Martha Washington Inn & Spa.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOULDER CITY INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MODERN MANAGEMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OPERATIONS INN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RAMADA HOTEL AND SUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IN TOWN SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HASH HOUSE A GO GO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BREWVIES CINEMA PUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RED ROBIN INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JERRY VARNER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GARDEN ISLAND INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0INN AT HORSE HEAVEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HILTON ORLANDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SHIVAM HOTEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SYCUAN CASINO RESORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GULF FLA DOUGHNUT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NP BOULDER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AVI CASINO ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LAS CRUCES HOTEL MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STARBUCKS COFFEE CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3The Martha Washingto…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
The Martha Washington Inn & Spa has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food 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.

The Martha Washington Inn & Spa in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Martha Washington Inn & Spa ranks #421 at $10,642 current penalty.

How The Martha Washington Inn & Spa Compares

The Martha Washington Inn & Spa's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (15.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-12-29

Last Inspection

2018-11-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,321

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $5,321 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$16,200

Current Penalty Amount

$10,642

Penalty Reduction

34.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,558 from the initial assessment of $16,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How The Martha Washington Inn & Spa compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Martha Washington Inn & Spa Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 10 0.5
Total Penalty $10,642 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,321 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Martha Washington Inn & Spa, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,642 here).

Breit Rex TRS LLC $10,584 NV Residence Inn BY Marriott, LLC $10,584 NV Lucky Tiffany LLC $10,705 HI Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company, LLC $10,567 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Boulder City Inn 2 insp. Boulder City, NV Modern Management Services, LLC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Operations Inn, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Ramada Hotel and Suites 2 insp. Tamuning, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Firepit Buffet & Grill
Bedford, TX
0 inspections $0
Starlite Burger #6
Rio Grande City, TX
0 inspections $0
Lodge Inn & Suites
Statesville, NC
0 inspections $0
Front Page Cafe
Jonesboro, AR
0 inspections $0
Chinatown Buffet
Bakersfield, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use The Martha Washington Inn & Spa's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 The Martha Washington Inn & Spa safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Martha Washington Inn & Spa's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Martha Washington Inn & Spa have? ▼
The Martha Washington Inn & Spa has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,642.
How many OSHA inspections has The Martha Washington Inn & Spa had? ▼
The Martha Washington Inn & Spa has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-29 and the most recent on 2018-11-13. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Martha Washington Inn & Spa? ▼
The Martha Washington Inn & Spa has been assessed $10,642 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,200 (a 34.3% reduction).
Does The Martha Washington Inn & Spa have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Martha Washington Inn & Spa has 8 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 The Martha Washington Inn & Spa operate in? ▼
The Martha Washington Inn & Spa operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Martha Washington Inn & Spa rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Martha Washington Inn & Spa ranks #33,244 (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 The Martha Washington Inn & Spa's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Martha Washington Inn & Spa's total OSHA penalty of $10,642 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (15.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Starlite Burger #6 in Rio Grande City, TX is a similar accommodation & food services 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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