Tier 1 Critical

VIRTUAL SOLUTION & ASSEMBLIES, INC.

📍 500 N. VERITY PKWY., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2001-08-15
$126,850.00
Total Penalties
28
Citations
99/100
Risk Score
367
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VIRTUAL SOLUTION & ASSEMBLIES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 500 N. VERITY PKWY., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 28 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $126,850.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-08-15.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 28 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 26, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 17, 2002. Of the 28 total citations, 9 (32%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $126,850.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $4,530.36 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Virtual Solution & Assemblies, Inc. reveals a deeply entrenched culture of

Citation Matrix — 28 Citations
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Repeat
Penalty: $1,800.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(02)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,800.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $56,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 05Issued: April 30, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 26, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 26, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.138(a)
Respiratory Protection
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 26, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(07)
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 26, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 26, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was VIRTUAL SOLUTION & ASSEMBLIES, INC. cited for?

VIRTUAL SOLUTION & ASSEMBLIES, INC. received 28 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $126,850.00. The inspection opened on 2001-08-15.

How much was VIRTUAL SOLUTION & ASSEMBLIES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $126,850.00 against VIRTUAL SOLUTION & ASSEMBLIES, INC. in MIDDLETOWN, OH. Average per citation: $4,530.36.

Is VIRTUAL SOLUTION & ASSEMBLIES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, VIRTUAL SOLUTION & ASSEMBLIES, INC. has a risk score of 99 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $126,850.00 is above the industry average.