OSHA has inspected Open Plan Systems 4 times in Virginia since 1994.
The latest one began on Oct 28, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Richmond; the case is still open.
Those inspections ended with 32 citation items: 25 serious and 7 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $44,030 and now stand at $34,165, 22% lower after settlements or reviews.
Mechanical power presses comes up most often in these citations: 4 items under 1910.217.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for wholesale employers since 2015 is $3,427, and Open Plan Systems averages $12,989 (2 cited inspections).
Open Plan Systems also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $18,114 in back wages owed to workers.
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Watch this company2819b Bells Road, Richmond, VA 23234 · Furniture Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 40.1-51.1.A |
Serious | $7,340 | $7,340 | Mar 19, 2026 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $12,390 | $12,390 | Mar 19, 2026 | Contested |
4700 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, VA 23234 · Furniture Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $2,975 | $2,082 | Nov 22, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · Walking-working surfaces |
Serious | $2,975 | $2,082 | Nov 22, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $2,975 | $2,082 | Nov 22, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2021 | Final |
4299 Carolina Ave. Bldg. C, Lakeside, VA 23222 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 510001 A |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | May 11, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | May 11, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | May 11, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(6)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3d 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $825 | $412 | May 11, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 2000 | Closed |
4299 Carolina Ave. Bldg. C, Lakeside, VA 23222 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iib)(2) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.307(b) · Hazardous (classified) locations |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $0 | $500 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR ARM000205 A |
Other-than-serious | $500 | $250 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(2) · Formaldehyde |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1994 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Richmond site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 106 workers: 1.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.3 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Plan Systems Richmond · 2025 | 106 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.3 |
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2016 to Jan 12, 2018 Richmond | 8 | 7 | $18,114 | $0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(2)
(2) Initial monitoring. The employer shall identify all employees who may be exposed at or above the action level or at or above the STEL and accurately determine the exposure of each employee so identified.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iib)(2)
(ii) Containers. Flammable liquids shall be stored in tanks or closed containers.
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2)
(2) Cleaning. All spraying areas shall be kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes shall be of nonsparking material.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.