Establishment profile
SHOOSMITH BROS INC
11520 IRONBRIDGE ROAD, CHESTER, VA, 23831
562212 — Solid Waste Landfill
Summary
SHOOSMITH BROS INC has accumulated 26 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $18,932 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 90 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SHOOSMITH BROS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
64% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $18,932 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16VAC25-97-30.A.2.B | 1 | 1 | $11,089 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $1,155 | Feb 2014 | Feb 2014 |
| 29 CFR 5100.01 A | 1 | 1 | $1,138 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 E | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 B | 1 | 1 | $825 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 1 | 1 | $825 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $300 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Apr 1973 | Apr 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0005 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Apr 1973 | Apr 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0004 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Apr 1973 | Apr 1973 |
| 16VAC25-97-50.A | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2020 | Jan 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
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 5622 within VA. Peer group: 90 employers. This establishment has 26 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SHOOSMITH BROS 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 SHOOSMITH BROS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | Backing Up,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Bulldozer,Chest,Contusion,Dozer,Fracture,Inexperience,Inspecting,Internal Injuries,Lack of Work Procedures,Obstructed Rear View,Pelvis,Rib,Struck By,Trash Bin,Unstable Position | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 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 SHOOSMITH BROS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SHOOSMITH BROS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SHOOSMITH BROS 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 SHOOSMITH BROS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SHOOSMITH BROS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 562212 - SOLID WASTE LANDFILL. Last action: 2019-07-26. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-31 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $11,089 | |
| 2015-11-19 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-02-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-01-16 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,155 | |
| 2005-08-23 | Complaint | 2 | — | $1,138 | |
| 1999-11-01 | Planned | 13 | 3 | $4,950 | |
| 1991-03-15 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $300 | |
| 1990-06-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-09-29 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-07-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-02-20 | Accident | 4 | — | $300 |
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 SHOOSMITH BROS INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 SHOOSMITH BROS INC's OSHA violation history?
- SHOOSMITH BROS INC has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 26 violations and $18,931.5 in total penalties.
- How does SHOOSMITH BROS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- SHOOSMITH BROS INC operates in the solid waste landfill industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.