Manufacturing · Roanoke, VA

Virginia Transformer CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Virginia Transformer CORP. ranks #399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 17 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty82% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$237,248
OSHA penalties: 38
Violations cited: 17
OSHA inspections: #399
of 99,447 penalized employers

Virginia Transformer CORP. in Roanoke, VA has been the subject of 17 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $237,248. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 4 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 Transformer CORP. 17 times over 15 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 38 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Wood Fibers INC. in Niagara, WI is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $236,747 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection: 81.6%
of violations were serious: #399
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 17 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Transformer C…

$237,248
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Virginia Transformer CORP. runs far above peers (15.1x 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

$237,248 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Virginia Transformer CORP..

Virginia Transformer CORP. has 17 OSHA inspections on record and 38 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

In Manufacturing, Virginia Transformer CORP. sits at penalty rank #232 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($237,248 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $237,248 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Virginia Transformer CORP. Compares

Virginia Transformer CORP.'s 2.24 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 far above peers (15.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-08

Last Inspection

2025-11-18

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,956

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 17 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $13,956 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

81.6% of total

Willful

2.6% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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

$299,835

Current Penalty Amount

$237,248

Penalty Reduction

20.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$237,248

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $62,587 from the initial assessment of $299,835. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

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	17	2.6
Violations	38	8.0
Total Penalty	$237,248	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,956	$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 VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($237,248 here).

Wood Fibers INC. $236,747 WI Bonded Logic, INC. $237,772 GA Lloyd Industries, INC. $237,906 PA Hanover Foods Corporation $238,136 DE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (17 inspections here).

Republic Steel 17 insp. Lorain, OH Aspen Products INC 17 insp. Kansas City, MO Alliance Laundry Systems LLC 17 insp. Ripon, WI Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, INC. 17 insp. Bridgeville, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wood Fibers INC.

Niagara, WI

7 inspections $236,747

Bonded Logic, INC.

LA Fayette, GA

4 inspections $237,772

Lloyd Industries, INC.

Montgomeryville, PA

5 inspections $237,906

Weather King Portable Buildings

Paris, TN

0 inspections $0

Hanover Foods Corporation

Clayton, DE

10 inspections $238,136

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Virginia Transformer CORP. against Wood Fibers INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Virginia Transformer CORP. also carries $0 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 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 38 violations across 17 inspections, including 31 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 38 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $237,248.

How many OSHA inspections has Virginia Transformer CORP. had? ▼

Virginia Transformer CORP. has had 17 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-08 and the most recent on 2025-11-18. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Virginia Transformer CORP.? ▼

Virginia Transformer CORP. has been assessed $237,248 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $299,835 (a 20.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Virginia Transformer CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Virginia Transformer CORP. has 31 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Transformer CORP. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Virginia Transformer CORP., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

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.

What should I do if Virginia Transformer CORP. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Virginia Transformer CORP. 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

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 #399 (the top 1% 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 $237,248 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (15.1x the average). The employer has 17 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wood Fibers INC. in Niagara, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $236,747 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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