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Wholesale Trade · Hampton, VA

Tidewater Wood Products LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tidewater Wood Products LLC ranks #20,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty93% serious
$17,067
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tidewater Wood Products LLC in Hampton, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,067. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tidewater Wood Products LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Anholt Technologies, INC. in Avondale, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,029 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#20,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tidewater Wood Products LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tidewater Wood Products LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$17,067 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Tidewater Wood Products LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKOSAN CRISPLANT MISS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8J & G FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HELADOS LA TAPATIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROCK RIVER LUMBER AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MONARCH STEEL COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CUSTOM SEATING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AMERICAN METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEACON RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PAUL'S RECYCLING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32CROSS'S CRASHES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BAKER DISTRIBUTING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OSWEGO BEVERAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MEIJER DBA SERV-U-SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PACIFIC SALES & MARK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VERMONT SPECIALTY SL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HENISE TIRE SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUNCOAST METALS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2H H BARNUM CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EPTING DISTRIBUTORS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HIXSON LUMBER SALES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Tidewater Wood Produ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Tidewater Wood Products LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Tidewater Wood Products LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Tidewater Wood Products LLC is the #980 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($17,067).

How Tidewater Wood Products LLC Compares

Tidewater Wood Products LLC's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-05-11

Last Inspection

2018-05-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,534

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $8,534 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$37,680

Current Penalty Amount

$17,067

Penalty Reduction

54.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,613 from the initial assessment of $37,680. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Tidewater Wood Products LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tidewater Wood Products LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 5.5
Total Penalty $17,067 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,534 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tidewater Wood Products LLC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,067 here).

United Natural Foods, INC. $17,035 CA A & K Railroad Materials, INC. $17,100 KS Anholt Technologies, INC. $17,029 PA Rock River Lumber and Grain CO. $17,024 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kosan Crisplant Missouri, INC. 2 insp. Sebring, FL J & G Foods, INC. 2 insp. Sutton, MA Helados LA Tapatia 2 insp. Fresno, CA Rock River Lumber and Grain CO. 2 insp. Sterling, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Natural Foods, INC.
Stockton, CA
9 inspections $17,035
A & K Railroad Materials, INC.
Kansas City, KS
2 inspections $17,100
Anholt Technologies, INC.
Avondale, PA
2 inspections $17,029
Rock River Lumber and Grain CO.
Sterling, IL
2 inspections $17,024
Proampac Orlando INC.
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $17,024

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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 Tidewater Wood Products LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tidewater Wood Products LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tidewater Wood Products LLC have? ▼
Tidewater Wood Products LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,067.
How many OSHA inspections has Tidewater Wood Products LLC had? ▼
Tidewater Wood Products LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-11 and the most recent on 2018-05-11. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tidewater Wood Products LLC? ▼
Tidewater Wood Products LLC has been assessed $17,067 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,680 (a 54.7% reduction).
Does Tidewater Wood Products LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tidewater Wood Products LLC has 14 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 Tidewater Wood Products LLC operate in? ▼
Tidewater Wood Products LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tidewater Wood Products LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tidewater Wood Products LLC ranks #20,992 (the top quarter 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 Tidewater Wood Products LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tidewater Wood Products LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,067 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Anholt Technologies, INC. in Avondale, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $17,029 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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