FMS Construction Inc: OSHA Violations and Fines, Richmond VA

FMS Construction Inc has 19 OSHA inspections on record in Virginia, the first in 2004.

OSHA's last visit started on Jul 26, 2023, in Norfolk.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 41 citation items: 30 serious, 3 repeat and 8 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $38,210 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $34,837, down 9%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1926.501, fall protection in construction (11 items).

For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,080. FMS Construction Inc averages $3,037 over 6 cited inspections in that time.

FMS Construction Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

FMS Construction Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 2004 to 2023 — Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 346861990 OPENED JUL 26, 2023Closed

Unprogrammed other · Partial · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Dec 13, 2023

6103 Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23513 · Siding Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,810	$1,267	Oct 12, 2023	Final
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$0	$0	Oct 12, 2023	Final
Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(iii) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$0	$0	Oct 12, 2023	Final
Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1) · Fall protection training in construction	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Oct 12, 2023	Final

Inspection 345191522 OPENED MAR 11, 2021Closed

Unprogrammed other · Partial · Safety · 14 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 2021

1212 Koger Center Blvd, Richmond, VA 23235 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	May 4, 2021	Final

Inspection 344339494 OPENED SEP 26, 2019Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Dec 2, 2019

Town Center West 5 Mob 130 Towne Center West Blvd, Henrico, VA 23233 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$1,680	$1,680	Oct 21, 2019	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Oct 21, 2019	Final
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) · Fall protection training in construction	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Oct 21, 2019	Final

Inspection 343006417 OPENED MAR 8, 2018Closed

Unprogrammed other · Partial · Safety · 16 employees at the site · Closed Jul 16, 2018

677 Hogan Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 · Siding Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts	Serious	$2,015	$2,015	Apr 26, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.454(a) · Scaffold training	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 26, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) · Fall protection training in construction	Serious	$2,495	$2,495	Apr 26, 2018	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Repeat	$6,050	$6,050	Apr 26, 2018	Final

Inspection 341480994 OPENED MAY 16, 2016Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Aug 2, 2016

3384 Creighton Rd, Richmond, VA 23223 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts	Repeat	$3,840	$3,840	Jun 24, 2016	Final

Inspection 340944446 OPENED SEP 25, 2015Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 16 employees at the site · Closed Dec 10, 2015

1201 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23707 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$875	$875	Nov 12, 2015	Final

Inspection 340047430 OPENED OCT 29, 2014Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Dec 19, 2016

7847 Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts	Repeat	$2,240	$2,240	Nov 7, 2014	Final

Inspection 317773224 OPENED JUN 20, 2014Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Aug 1, 2014

The Corner At Short Pump, Bldg. 3, 11801 W. Broad, Richmond, VA 23233 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv) · Aerial lifts	Serious	$1,225	$1,225	Jul 8, 2014	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jul 8, 2014	Closed

11 older inspections

Inspection 317489391 OPENED FEB 20, 2014Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Jul 14, 2014

14901 Dogwood Village Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid	Serious	$315	$315	Feb 24, 2014	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$420	$420	Feb 24, 2014	Closed

Inspection 316413244 OPENED MAR 6, 2012Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Mar 8, 2012

1310 E. Washington Street, Sandston, VA 23150 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 315970590 OPENED AUG 30, 2011Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Mar 9, 2012

1310 E. Washington Street, Sandston, VA 23150 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$420	$420	Oct 26, 2011	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Oct 26, 2011	Closed

Inspection 312241789 OPENED JUN 10, 2008Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 23 employees at the site · Closed Jul 22, 2008

Int. Of Parham & Staples Mill Roads, Richmond, VA 23228 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$300	$300	Jul 2, 2008	Closed

Inspection 312241680 OPENED JUN 5, 2008Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Sep 26, 2008

Union Bank & Trust, Cosner's Corner, Us 1 & Spotsy, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping	Serious	$675	$675	Jul 29, 2008	Closed
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i) · Fire protection	Serious	$675	$675	Jul 29, 2008	Closed
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(iv) · Fire protection	Serious	$0	$0	Jul 29, 2008	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$3,000	$3,000	Jul 29, 2008	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR CSAN0051 C01	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jul 29, 2008	Closed

Inspection 310451729 OPENED SEP 7, 2006Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Dec 12, 2006

Pearson's Corner Elem. School, 8290 New Ashcake Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,250	$750	Sep 27, 2006	Final
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.452(w)(2) · Rules for each type of scaffold	Serious	$1,250	$750	Sep 27, 2006	Final
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.452(w)(6)(i) · Rules for each type of scaffold	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 27, 2006	Final
Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1926.452(w)(9) · Rules for each type of scaffold	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 27, 2006	Final

Inspection 310360326 OPENED AUG 14, 2006Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Sep 18, 2006

Bb & T Bank, 1500 Koger Center Blvd., Richmond, VA 23235 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites	Serious	$675	$675	Aug 29, 2006	Closed
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4) · Ladders in construction	Serious	$675	$675	Aug 29, 2006	Closed
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13) · Ladders in construction	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 29, 2006	Closed

Inspection 310204698 OPENED JUL 25, 2006Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 18 employees at the site · Closed Jan 31, 2007

220 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23219 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.416(b)(2) · Electrical safety in construction	Serious	$1,125	$675	Jan 11, 2007	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$1,575	$845	Jan 11, 2007	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$1,125	$675	Jan 11, 2007	Closed

Inspection 309118818 OPENED JUN 30, 2005Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Sep 23, 2005

Virginia Center Station, Bldg. C, Brook Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts	Serious	$2,000	$2,000	Aug 31, 2005	Closed

Inspection 308740513 OPENED MAY 26, 2005Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Aug 9, 2005

Wilton Blvd., 2610 East Parham Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.51(a)(1)(iii) · Sanitation	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jul 11, 2005	Closed

Inspection 307210815 OPENED APR 22, 2004Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Jul 6, 2004

6479 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$500	$300	Jun 14, 2004	Closed
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(ii) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 14, 2004	Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2020, the Henrico site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 9 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.6 for its industry.

Site and year	Workers	Cases	Days-away cases	Rate	Industry median
FMS Construction, Inc. Henrico · 2020	9	0	0	0.0	0.6

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13)

(13) The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4)

(4) Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed.

29 CFR 1926.150 · Fire protection

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i)

(c) Portable firefighting equipment—(1) Fire extinguishers and small hose lines. (i) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.

29 CFR 1926.25 · Housekeeping

29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites

29 CFR 1926.416 · Electrical safety in construction

29 CFR 1926.451 · Scaffolds, general requirements

29 CFR 1926.452 · Rules for each type of scaffold

29 CFR 1926.453 · Aerial lifts

29 CFR 1926.454 · Scaffold training

29 CFR 1926.50 · Medical services and first aid

29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.503 · Fall protection training in construction

29 CFR 1926.51 · Sanitation

29 CFR 1926.602 · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction

Other framing contractors employers in Virginia

Dennycorp, Inc. Virginia Beach · 1 citation · $420
Jackson & Jackson Enterprises, Inc. Virginia Beach · 2 citations · $1,164
Accomack County Public Schools Melfa · 1 citation · $0
United Framing Contractors Inc. Roanoke · 29 citations · $86,686
Stevens Roofing Corp. Norfolk · 23 citations · $48,975
SM Masonry and Stone LLC Virginia Beach · 16 citations · $9,761

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