Establishment profile
VARNEY INC
21 BEAMER WAY, BLACKSBURG, VA, 24061
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
VARNEY INC has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 22 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $2,675 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 4,200 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VARNEY 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
18% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $2,675 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 B01 | 2 | 2 | $1,375 | Mar 2003 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Aug 2018 | Aug 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
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: 4,200 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VARNEY 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 VARNEY INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 VARNEY INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for VARNEY 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 VARNEY 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 · 5 contractor · $688 proposed / $688 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9319507 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Varney, Inc. | Feb 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $288 | $288 |
| 8914054 | Bull Run Plant Loudoun, VA contractor: Varney, Inc. | Sep 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8916670 | KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 Giles, VA contractor: Varney, Inc. | Sep 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8916669 | KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 Giles, VA contractor: Varney, Inc. | Sep 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8579641 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Varney, Inc. | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $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 VARNEY 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 VARNEY INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VARNEY INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VARNEY INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-12-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-06-05 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | |
| 2018-04-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-02-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-11-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-08-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-08-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-02-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-04-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-08-16 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-04-26 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-12-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-02-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-09-18 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-07-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-06-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-05-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-03-13 | Planned | 1 | — | $1,375 | |
| 2003-01-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
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 VARNEY 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 VARNEY INC's OSHA violation history?
- VARNEY INC has 22 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $2,675 in total penalties.
- How does VARNEY INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- VARNEY INC operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.