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Valley Machine CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valley Machine CO., INC. ranks #52,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$5,551
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valley Machine CO., INC. in Roanoke, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,551. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valley Machine CO., INC. 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, International Extrusions, INC. in Livonia, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,550 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#52,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Valley Machine CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Valley Machine CO., 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

$5,551 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Valley Machine CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBSH HOME APPLIANCES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOMESTEADER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29RAILTECH BOUTET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HUFFCUTT CONCRETE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DS CONTAINERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PIONEER MAGNETICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VOYANT BEAUTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRANSWORLD PLASTIC F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMMERCIAL PLASTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15LINCOLN ELECTRIC COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SABERT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PENNSYLVANIA PRECISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHAMELEON BEVERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DELTA FAUCET COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNVERFERTH MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALL METAL STAMPING I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WILLIAMSBURG MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AVERY ABRASIVES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24Valley Machine CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Valley Machine CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Valley Machine CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Valley Machine CO., INC. ranks #22,068 at $5,551 current penalty.

How Valley Machine CO., INC. Compares

Valley Machine CO., INC.'s 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-21

Last Inspection

2021-11-04

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,776

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $2,776 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$10,955

Current Penalty Amount

$5,551

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,404 from the initial assessment of $10,955. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Valley Machine CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Valley Machine CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $5,551 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,776 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,551 here).

International Extrusions, INC. $5,550 MI Alpha Architectural Signs & Lighting INC $5,550 CA Worth Steel and Machinery, INC. $5,550 IL Premier Granite and Stone LLC $5,550 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BSH Home Appliances Corporation 2 insp. Jacksboro, TN Homesteader, LLC 2 insp. New Tazewell, TN Railtech Boutet, INC. 2 insp. Napoleon, OH Huffcutt Concrete, LLC 2 insp. Chippewa Falls, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

International Extrusions, INC.
Livonia, MI
2 inspections $5,550
Alpha Architectural Signs & Lighting INC
Redding, CA
2 inspections $5,550
Worth Steel and Machinery, INC.
Alsip, IL
3 inspections $5,550
Premier Granite and Stone LLC
Grandville, MI
2 inspections $5,550
Michigan Sugar Company
Caro, MI
2 inspections $5,550

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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 Valley Machine CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Valley Machine CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Valley Machine CO., INC. have? ▼
Valley Machine CO., INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,551.
How many OSHA inspections has Valley Machine CO., INC. had? ▼
Valley Machine CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-21 and the most recent on 2021-11-04. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valley Machine CO., INC.? ▼
Valley Machine CO., INC. has been assessed $5,551 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,955 (a 49.3% reduction).
Does Valley Machine CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Valley Machine CO., INC. has 7 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 Valley Machine CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Valley Machine CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Valley Machine CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valley Machine CO., INC. ranks #52,308 (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 Valley Machine CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Valley Machine CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,551 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, International Extrusions, INC. in Livonia, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,550 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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