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Manufacturing · Portsmouth, VA

Wilbar Truck Equipment INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wilbar Truck Equipment INC ranks #54,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty64% serious
$5,094
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wilbar Truck Equipment INC in Portsmouth, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,094. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wilbar Truck Equipment INC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,611 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Thermo Fisher Scientific in Rochester, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,093 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#54,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wilbar Truck Equipment INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wilbar Truck Equipment INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,094 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Wilbar Truck Equipment INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKEWAUNEE FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25TEX-TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32ADVANCED EQUIPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21PROPHET GEAR CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ARNET PHARMACEUTICAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VOESTALPINE NORTRAK,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WILSON TRAILER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STAR PIPE USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MANCOR OHIO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ASB SPORTS ACQUISITI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JASPER WYMAN & SON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9G & J PEPSI COLA BOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PLASKOLITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HFI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MINCEY MARBLE MFG, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BULL MOOSE TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SIKA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUBURBAN MACHINE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SMURFIT KAPPA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Wilbar Truck Equipme…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Wilbar Truck Equipment INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Wilbar Truck Equipment INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Wilbar Truck Equipment INC sits at penalty rank #22,857 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,094 assessed).

How Wilbar Truck Equipment INC Compares

Wilbar Truck Equipment INC's 3.67 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-09-15

Last Inspection

2020-04-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,698

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $1,698 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$7,020

Current Penalty Amount

$5,094

Penalty Reduction

27.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,926 from the initial assessment of $7,020. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Wilbar Truck Equipment INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wilbar Truck Equipment INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $5,094 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,698 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wilbar Truck Equipment INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,094 here).

Thermo Fisher Scientific $5,093 NY Andersen Corporation $5,096 MN Fred Knapp Engraving Company, INC. $5,096 WI Arturo J. Coz $5,090 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Kewaunee Fabrications, L.L.C. 3 insp. Kewaunee, WI Tex-Tube Company 3 insp. Houston, TX Advanced Equipment Corporation 3 insp. Fullerton, CA Prophet Gear CO. 3 insp. Prophetstown, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mobile Asphalt Company LLC
Mobile, AL
0 inspections $0
Next Level Metal Sales, LLC
Sanford, FL
2 inspections $2,074
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rochester, NY
2 inspections $5,093
Andersen Corporation
Bayport, MN
4 inspections $5,096
Fred Knapp Engraving Company, INC.
Racine, WI
2 inspections $5,096

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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 Wilbar Truck Equipment INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wilbar Truck Equipment INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 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 Wilbar Truck Equipment INC have? ▼
Wilbar Truck Equipment INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,094.
How many OSHA inspections has Wilbar Truck Equipment INC had? ▼
Wilbar Truck Equipment INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-15 and the most recent on 2020-04-08. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wilbar Truck Equipment INC? ▼
Wilbar Truck Equipment INC has been assessed $5,094 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,020 (a 27.4% reduction).
Does Wilbar Truck Equipment INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wilbar Truck Equipment 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 Wilbar Truck Equipment INC operate in? ▼
Wilbar Truck Equipment INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wilbar Truck Equipment INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wilbar Truck Equipment INC ranks #54,611 (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 Wilbar Truck Equipment INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wilbar Truck Equipment INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,094 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Thermo Fisher Scientific in Rochester, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,093 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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