Virginia public administration: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to public administration establishments in Virginia over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of public administration inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 11 | 31% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 11 | 31% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 8 | 22% |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 6 | 17% |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 6 | 17% |
| 1910.212 | Machine Guarding | 6 | 17% |
| 1910.106 | Flammable Liquids | 5 | 14% |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 5 | 14% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 5 | 14% |
| 1910.334 | Electrical Equipment Use | 4 | 11% |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 4 | 11% |
| 1904.40 | Producing Injury Records | 4 | 11% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 9211: 24 inspections
- NAICS 9221: 11 inspections
- NAICS 9261: 1 inspections
Recently cited public administration establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Abingdon | Abingdon | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Montgomery County Public Schools Transportation Department | Christiansburg | Aug 13, 2026 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Department of Military Affairs Commonwealth Challenge Youth Academy | Virginia Beach | Aug 4, 2026 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | Jul 2, 2026 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pittsylvania County Schools | Chatham | Jun 18, 2026 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Claytor Lake State Park | Dublin | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| City of Galax - Maintenance Department | Galax | Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Portsmouth General Services/Property Management | Portsmouth | May 29, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Roanoke County - Fire and Rescue | Salem | May 14, 2026 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Portsmouth General Services/Property Management | Portsmouth | Apr 28, 2026 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Virginia Department of Corrections | Independence | Apr 22, 2026 | 2 | $32,574 | $32,574 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 28, 2026Contested May 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Virginia Tech - Physics Machine Shop | Blacksburg | Apr 10, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Virginia Department of Corrections, Greensville Correctional Center | Jarratt | Mar 30, 2026 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Virginia Department of Corrections | State Farm | Mar 24, 2026 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Altavista Public Works | Altavista | Mar 13, 2026 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Roanoke Fire-EMS | Roanoke | Mar 12, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of South Boston Public Works Shop | South Boston | Feb 23, 2026 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Virginia Department of Corrections | State Farm | Feb 11, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Town of Appalachia | Appalachia | Feb 6, 2026 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Richmond | Richmond | Feb 4, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Alpha Insulation & Water Proofing, Inc. | Chester | Jan 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Cha Fire Protection Services, LLC | Chester | Jan 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Bedford County Solid Waste | Bedford | Dec 11, 2025 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| New Kent County Public Utilities | New Kent | Dec 5, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Montgomery County Public Service Authority | Elliston | Dec 2, 2025 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 29, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Alpha Insulation & Water Proofing, Inc. | Lynchburg | Nov 18, 2025 | 2 | $5,770 | $5,770 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 23, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Carroll County School Maintenance Shop | Hillsville | Nov 17, 2025 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 15, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Transportation Institute Mechanical Shop | Blacksburg | Nov 17, 2025 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 10, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| City of Richmond Department of Fire & Emergency Services | Richmond | Nov 7, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 15, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Brightpoint Community College | Midlothian | Nov 3, 2025 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 23, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| City of Roanoke Fire-EMS | Roanoke | Oct 29, 2025 | 1 | $15,875 | $11,112 | Final orderContested Nov 17, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Wytheville Community College Maintenance Shop | Wytheville | Oct 20, 2025 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 14, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| City of Radford Public Works | Radford | Oct 16, 2025 | 1 | $15,875 | $15,875 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| City of Roanoke Facilities Management | Roanoke | Oct 16, 2025 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 12, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| City of Lynchburg Buildings & Grounds | Lynchburg | Oct 16, 2025 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 12, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Atlantic Constructors. Inc. | Williamsburg | Oct 9, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedContested Oct 22, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Virginia
- Accommodation & food services
- Administrative & waste services
- Construction
- Health care & social assistance
- Manufacturing
- Other services
- Retail trade
- Transportation & warehousing
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many public administration employers in Virginia were cited by OSHA?
36 public administration inspections in Virginia had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 3% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Virginia public administration?
The most-cited standards were 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 1910.303 (Electrical General), 1910.305 (Wiring Methods).
What is the typical penalty for public administration employers in Virginia?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $0. Median current penalty: $0.