Establishment profile
SOUTHERN AIR
115 VALLEY CENTER DRIVE, STAUNTON, VA, 24401
238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Summary
SOUTHERN AIR has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 40 years of recorded history, with $240 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 4,190 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SOUTHERN AIR appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, 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
60% 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $240 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARM001103 A | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1988 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0028 A | 1 | 1 | $240 | Feb 1988 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 E01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | May 1986 | May 1986 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 2382 within VA. Peer group: 4,190 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SOUTHERN AIR. 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 SOUTHERN AIR. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 SOUTHERN AIR. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for SOUTHERN AIR, 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 SOUTHERN AIR 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. 1 citation · 1 contractor · $121 proposed / $121 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9419855 | Winchester Plant Frederick, VA contractor: SOUTHERN AIR INC. | Mar 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
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)
Company-level in VA — for SOUTHERN AIR, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other SOUTHERN AIR locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-CA-189276 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2016 | Jan 2017 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 SOUTHERN AIR. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SOUTHERN AIR. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SOUTHERN AIR. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-06-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-01-21 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $240 | |
| 1988-01-21 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-04-02 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors within VA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATEDLYNCHBURG — 4 federal enforcement records
- WACO INCRICHMOND — 3 federal enforcement records
- SOUTHERN AIR, INC.BLACKSBURG — 3 federal enforcement records
- CHEWNING & WILMER INCORPORATEDRICHMOND — 3 federal enforcement records
- WACO INC.BLACKSBURG — 3 federal enforcement records
- SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATEDLYNCHBURG — 3 federal enforcement records
- G J HOPKINSLEXINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- G J HOPKINS INCBLACKSBURG — 2 federal enforcement records
- WEDDLE PLUMBING AND HEATINGROANOKE — 2 federal enforcement records
- WARWICK PLUMBING & HEATINGVIRGINIA BEACH — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SOUTHERN AIR 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 SOUTHERN AIR's OSHA violation history?
- SOUTHERN AIR has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $240 in total penalties.
- How does SOUTHERN AIR's safety record compare to its industry?
- SOUTHERN AIR operates in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.