Establishment profile
SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED
4009 MURRAY PLACE, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24501
238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Summary
SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 19 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $1,580 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 4,191 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 months ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
37% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 19 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $1,580 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 H | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1983 | Sep 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 B | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jun 1983 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 B | 1 | 1 | $450 | Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 A04 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 E02 III | 1 | 1 | $180 | Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $180 | Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 F06 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0302 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1986 | Sep 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 E01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1985 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 I01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1983 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0450 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1982 | Oct 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 H | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1982 | Oct 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0025 B | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1982 | Oct 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1982 | Jul 1982 |
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 2382 within VA. Peer group: 4,191 employers. This establishment has 20 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, INCORPORATED. 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, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 3 months 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, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED, 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, INCORPORATED 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, INCORPORATED, 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, INCORPORATED 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, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOUTHERN AIR, INC. 2655 LAKESIDE DRIVE · LYNCHBURG, VA, 24501 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Mar 2020 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Homeland SecurityREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BOILERScontract · Last action 2017-05-31$68,300
- Department of the InteriorREPLACE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, BLDG. #2contract · Last action 2012-03-28$52,537
- Department of DefenseHVAC CLEANING - BLDG 14 AND 31contract · Last action 2009-02-12$49,901
- Department of Homeland SecurityEQUIPMENT MAINTENANCEcontract · Last action 2017-05-31$35,777
- Department of Homeland SecurityREPAIR AND MAINT FOR HVACS AND BOILERScontract · Last action 2017-05-31$35,048
- Department of Homeland SecuritySERVICE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT PUNGOcontract · Last action 2008-12-02$22,800
- Department of Homeland SecurityHVAC MAINTENANCEcontract · Last action 2017-05-31$14,987
- Department of Homeland SecurityHVAC SERVICE AND MAINTENANCEcontract · Last action 2009-09-30$13,056
- Department of AgricultureDEFICIENCY 56852, DINING HALL-RECREATION COMBUSTION AIR DAMPERScontract · Last action 2013-01-14$9,989
- Department of AgricultureSERVICE TO REPLACE 3 TON MINI-SPLIT A/C UNIT IN CMI ROOMcontract · Last action 2012-03-22$8,950
- Department of DefenseA/C UNITcontract · Last action 2008-03-14$8,588
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF REPAIR OF BOILERcontract · Last action 2014-06-19$7,245
- Department of JusticeBOILER TUBEScontract · Last action 2014-04-22$6,677
- Department of TransportationIGF::OT::IGF QUARTERLY HVAC MAINTENANCE AT THE ROANOKE ATCT @$1,063.00 PER QUARTER. SEMI-ANNUAL BUILDING AUTOMATION MAINTENANCE AT THE ROANOKE ATCT @$1,680.00 SEMI-ANNUALLY ALL IN ROANOKE, VA.contract · Last action 2017-03-16$6,492
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF REPAIR AIR HANDLER UNIT #4contract · Last action 2013-02-07$6,062
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION CABLE - USDA FOREST SERVICE, NRS-03 OFFICE AT THE WVU GREENHOUSEcontract · Last action 2014-09-18$5,810
- Department of AgricultureDAMAGE TO KITCHEN FREEZER COMPRESSOR DUE TO SEVERE STORM.contract · Last action 2012-07-16$5,334
- Department of AgricultureED-SERV -HVAC SYSTEM FOR THE NEW CASTLE WORK CENTERcontract · Last action 2016-05-10$5,054
- Department of AgricultureEXHAUST FANS FOR GYMNASIUMcontract · Last action 2012-05-17$5,013
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF ESTAR DUCTLESS A/C UNITcontract · Last action 2014-09-04$4,650
- Department of Veterans AffairsREPLACE AND REPAIR PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR SERVER ROOM CHILLER.contract · Last action 2019-02-22$4,325
- Department of AgricultureMODIFY HVAC IN WELLNESScontract · Last action 2011-12-08$4,134
- Department of Veterans AffairsBOND FOR CONDENSER WATER TOWERcontract · Last action 2012-09-15$3,310
- Department of Homeland Securitycontract · Last action 2017-05-31$2,995
- Department of Veterans AffairsEMERGENCY COOLING TOWER #2 LEGIONELLA TREATMENTcontract · Last action 2024-03-08$1,605
- Department of Homeland SecurityPROVIDE AND INSTALL GENERATORcontract · Last action 2017-05-31$0
- General Services Administrationcontract · Last action 2007-11-29$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238220 - PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2024-03-08. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-06-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-03-31 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-05-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-03-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-01-29 | Complaint | 9 | 6 | $810 | |
| 1990-10-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-10-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-06-08 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $210 | |
| 1988-06-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-12-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-09-10 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-08-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-06-05 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-05-25 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $560 | |
| 1983-01-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-10-13 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-07-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-07-14 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED 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, INCORPORATED's OSHA violation history?
- SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED has 19 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $1,580 in total penalties.
- How does SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED's safety record compare to its industry?
- SOUTHERN AIR, INCORPORATED operates in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.