Establishment profile
RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.
INT. OF 17TH & E. GRACE ST., RICHMOND, VA, 23219
238990 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Summary
RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC. has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 23 years of recorded history, with $1,975 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 3,210 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $1,975 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARM0307 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B04 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0020 B01 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0050 C | 1 | 1 | $225 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0302 B07 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0051 A01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0095 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0102 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0020 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0021 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0050 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2389 within VA. Peer group: 3,210 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 5 citations · 1S&S · 5 contractor · $1,540 proposed / $1,540 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8720659 | Brink Mine & Concentrator Greensville, VA contractor: Russell Fence Company | Jun 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| 8720658 | Brink Mine & Concentrator Greensville, VA contractor: Russell Fence Company | Jun 2012 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8720657 | Brink Mine & Concentrator Greensville, VA contractor: Russell Fence Company | Jun 2012 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8720656 | Brink Mine & Concentrator Greensville, VA contractor: Russell Fence Company | Jun 2012 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8720655 | Brink Mine & Concentrator Greensville, VA contractor: Russell Fence Company | Jun 2012 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-02-03 | Referral | 11 | 9 | $1,975 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 11 violations and $1,975 in total penalties.
- How does RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- RUSSELL FENCE CO., INC. operates in the all other specialty trade contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.6.