Establishment profile
VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES
TECH CENTER DRIVE, BLACKSBURG, VA, 24061
238990 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Summary
VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 15 years of recorded history, with $220 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 50th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 3,221 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES 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, 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $220 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0050 C | 1 | 1 | $220 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 2389 within VA. Peer group: 3,221 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES. 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 VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES, 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 VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES 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. 8 citations · 1S&S · 8 contractor · $1,018 proposed / $1,018 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8927281 | Austinville Mill Wythe, VA contractor: Virginia Blasting Services, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 8927283 | Austinville Mill Wythe, VA contractor: Virginia Blasting Services, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8927282 | Austinville Mill Wythe, VA contractor: Virginia Blasting Services, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8927280 | Austinville Mill Wythe, VA contractor: Virginia Blasting Services, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8926621 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Virginia Blasting Services, Inc. | Jan 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8926620 | ROANOKE CEMENT COMPANY Botetourt, VA contractor: Virginia Blasting Services, Inc. | Apr 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8797528 | MARTIN MARIETTA - RICH PATCH QUARRY Alleghany, VA contractor: Virginia Blasting Services, Inc. | Feb 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8797527 | MARTIN MARIETTA - RICH PATCH QUARRY Alleghany, VA contractor: Virginia Blasting Services, Inc. | Feb 2014 | — | 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 VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES. 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 VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-31 | Programmed Related | 1 | 1 | $220 |
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 VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES 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 VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES's OSHA violation history?
- VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $220 in total penalties.
- How does VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES's safety record compare to its industry?
- VIRGINIA BLASTING SERVICES operates in the all other specialty trade contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.6.