Construction · Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Drywall

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Virginia Drywall ranks #43,597 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty46% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,472
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #43,597
of 99,447 penalized employers

Virginia Drywall in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,472. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Virginia Drywall 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,597 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Clear Water Construction in Mercer, PA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection: 46.2%
of violations were serious: #43,597
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Virginia Drywall

$7,472
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Virginia Drywall sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,472 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Virginia Drywall.

Virginia Drywall has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Virginia Drywall in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Virginia Drywall is the #12,605 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($7,472).

How Virginia Drywall Compares

Virginia Drywall's 3.25 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-09-12

Last Inspection

2016-04-06

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,868

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $1,868 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

46.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

15.4% of total

Other-Than-Serious

38.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,810

Current Penalty Amount

$7,472

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Virginia Drywall compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Virginia Drywall	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	13	3.3
Total Penalty	$7,472	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,868	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Virginia Drywall, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,472 here).

Blca Company INC $7,472 HI Aic-Builders $7,470 WA Waahila Construction INC $7,469 HI DKG & Associates INC. $7,475 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Sun Chemical Corporation 4 insp. Wurtland, KY Christopher Joseph Jordan SR. 4 insp. Easton, MD Arnoldo Venzor 4 insp. Wichita, KS Huen Electric, INC. 4 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Blca Company INC

Honolulu, HI

2 inspections $7,472

Belarde Custom Concrete Company

Kodiak, AK

1 inspections $1,500

Clear Water Construction

Waahila Construction INC

Kailua Kona, HI

2 inspections $7,469

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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 Virginia Drywall safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Virginia Drywall's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Virginia Drywall have? ▼

Virginia Drywall has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,472.

How many OSHA inspections has Virginia Drywall had? ▼

Virginia Drywall has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-12 and the most recent on 2016-04-06. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Virginia Drywall? ▼

Virginia Drywall has been assessed $7,472 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Virginia Drywall have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Virginia Drywall has 6 serious violations, and 2 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 Virginia Drywall operate in? ▼

Virginia Drywall operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Virginia Drywall rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Virginia Drywall ranks #43,597 (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 Virginia Drywall's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Virginia Drywall's total OSHA penalty of $7,472 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clear Water Construction in Mercer, PA is a similar construction 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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