Establishment profile
W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC
APPOMATTOX BIO ENERGY, 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HOPEWELL, VA, 23860
237990 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Summary
W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 38 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 74th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 259 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY 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
33% 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0150 C01 VIII | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1990 | Jan 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1990 | Jan 1990 |
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 2379 within VA. Peer group: 259 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY 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 W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in VA — for W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY 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 W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY 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. 10 citations · 6S&S · 10 contractor · $4,828 proposed / $4,682 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8921301 | Spotsylvania Plant Spotsylvania, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,235 | $1,235 |
| 8631909 | JACK PLANT Dinwiddie, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | Dec 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| 8631908 | JACK PLANT Dinwiddie, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | Dec 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 9310908 | King William King William, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | May 2016 | — | No | LowNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 9313123 | King William King William, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | Oct 2016 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $446 | $300 |
| 8808739 | King William King William, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 8808737 | King William King William, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 8808738 | King William King William, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | Feb 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8808726 | King William King William, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | Jan 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6052649 | Montpelier Plant Hanover, VA contractor: W. O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. | Oct 2007 | — | 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 W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY 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 W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-11-07 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-10-29 | Unprogrammed Related | 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 W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY 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 W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC's OSHA violation history?
- W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 2 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION COMPANY INC operates in the other heavy and civil engineering construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.