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Virginia Transformer CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Virginia Transformer CORP ranks #17,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$20,400
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Virginia Transformer CORP in Pocatello, ID has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,400. 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 Transformer CORP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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, Jade Range LLC in Brea, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,400 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#17,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Virginia Transformer CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Virginia Transformer CORP runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,400 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Virginia Transformer CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.216.632.047.462.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIXTUREONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56WOLF POWDER COATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12G. D. ROBERTS & CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26REISS MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53SACRED GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WODIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29PERDUE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NI ILLINOIS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEVAULT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEYMOUR-SHERIDAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PERMEATE REFINING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE PLATT BROTHERS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HY-POINT DAIRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND PALLET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MATEC INSTRUMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYNDAVERX, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE SPOON GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ARENS CONTROLS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YASUFUKU USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Virginia Transformer…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Virginia Transformer CORP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Virginia Transformer CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Virginia Transformer CORP is the #8,290 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($20,400).

How Virginia Transformer CORP Compares

Virginia Transformer CORP's 10.50 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-03

Last Inspection

2015-11-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $10,200 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$41,500

Current Penalty Amount

$20,400

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,100 from the initial assessment of $41,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Virginia Transformer CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Virginia Transformer CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $20,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,200 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Virginia Transformer CORP, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,400 here).

Central Alabama Wood Products, LLC $20,400 AL Stresscon Corporation $20,400 CO Jade Range LLC $20,400 CA United-County Industries Corporation $20,400 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fixtureone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Wolf Powder Coating INC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV G. D. Roberts & CO., INC. 2 insp. Columbus, WI Reiss Manufacturing 2 insp. Englishtown, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Central Alabama Wood Products, LLC
Equality, AL
4 inspections $20,400
Stresscon Corporation
Colorado Springs, CO
4 inspections $20,400
Jade Range LLC
Brea, CA
2 inspections $20,400
United-County Industries Corporation
Millbury, MA
3 inspections $20,400
Checkers Industrial Products, LLC
Titusville, PA
4 inspections $20,400

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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 Transformer CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Virginia Transformer CORP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 21 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Virginia Transformer CORP have? ▼
Virginia Transformer CORP has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Virginia Transformer CORP had? ▼
Virginia Transformer CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-03 and the most recent on 2015-11-03. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Virginia Transformer CORP? ▼
Virginia Transformer CORP has been assessed $20,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,500 (a 50.8% reduction).
Does Virginia Transformer CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Virginia Transformer CORP has 21 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 Virginia Transformer CORP operate in? ▼
Virginia Transformer CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335311). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Virginia Transformer CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Virginia Transformer CORP ranks #17,125 (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 Virginia Transformer CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Virginia Transformer CORP's total OSHA penalty of $20,400 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jade Range LLC in Brea, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,400 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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