Construction · Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Pipeworks LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Virginia Pipeworks LLC ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$700
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Virginia Pipeworks LLC in Virginia Beach, 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: $700. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 10 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Pipeworks LLC 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 #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 $3,002 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. For comparison, Trafton Roofing & Repair Service, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,703 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers: $3,002
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: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Virginia Pipeworks LLC

$700
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Virginia Pipeworks LLC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Pipeworks LLC.

Virginia Pipeworks LLC 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.

Virginia Pipeworks LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Virginia Pipeworks LLC ranks #29,871 at $700 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Virginia Pipeworks LLC ranks #10,339 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($3,002).

Combined federal exposure here: $700 OSHA penalties plus $3,002 WHD back wages (81.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Virginia Pipeworks LLC Compares

Virginia Pipeworks LLC'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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-08-21

Last Inspection

2014-08-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $700 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

50.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

83.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,702

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,500 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$3,002

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$334

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$3,002

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Virginia Pipeworks LLC owed $3,002 in back wages to 9 employees across 1 case and 10 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 Virginia Pipeworks LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Virginia Pipeworks LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	2	3.3
Total Penalty	$700	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$700	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($700 here).

Precision Builders INC. $700 IA GM Et Roofing Removal & Construction INC $700 CA Skanska USA Building INC $700 WA Sorrento Homes INC $700 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lee Company 1 insp. Franklin, TN Opiela Mechanical 1 insp. San Antonio, TX Blaco Construction 1 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Meta Builders Group INC. 1 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Flower City Masonry, INC.

Rochester, NY

2 inspections $3,702

Trafton Roofing & Repair Service, LLC

Colorado Springs, CO

2 inspections $3,703

Indianhead Pipeline Services, LLC

Chippewa Falls, WI

0 inspections $0

Butler & Butler Construction

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What to do with this record

Use Virginia Pipeworks LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Virginia Pipeworks LLC against Flower City Masonry, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Virginia Pipeworks LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
Virginia Pipeworks LLC also carries $3,002 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 Virginia Pipeworks LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Virginia Pipeworks LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Virginia Pipeworks LLC have? ▼

Virginia Pipeworks LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.

How many OSHA inspections has Virginia Pipeworks LLC had? ▼

Virginia Pipeworks LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-21 and the most recent on 2014-08-21. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Virginia Pipeworks LLC? ▼

Virginia Pipeworks LLC has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 83.3% reduction). Additionally, $3,002 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Virginia Pipeworks LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Virginia Pipeworks LLC has 1 serious violations, and 1 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.

Has Virginia Pipeworks LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Virginia Pipeworks LLC, resulting in $3,002 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 Virginia Pipeworks LLC operate in? ▼

Virginia Pipeworks LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). 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 Virginia Pipeworks LLC owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Virginia Pipeworks LLC 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 $3,002 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Virginia Pipeworks LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Virginia Pipeworks LLC ranks #90,281 (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 Virginia Pipeworks LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Virginia Pipeworks LLC's total OSHA penalty of $700 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, Trafton Roofing & Repair Service, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO is a similar construction employer with $3,703 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.