Inspection 348016114 OPENED FEB 5, 2025Closed
201 Industrial Park Road Se, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Wolverine Advanced Materials has 16 OSHA inspections on record in Virginia, the first in 2008.
OSHA's last visit started on Feb 5, 2025 after a complaint, in Blacksburg.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 51 citation items: 31 serious and 20 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $263,615 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $190,542, down 28%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.147, lockout/tagout (6 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Wolverine Advanced Materials averages $25,601 over 7 cited inspections in that time.
Wolverine Advanced Materials also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 343442042 OPENED AUG 23, 2018Closed
3175 State Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 16, 2018: Employee's right ring finger is partially amputated by coati
At 9:00 p.m. on August 16, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials, was cleaning a coating roller in the coating booth. Employee #1 dropped material above the powered roller and attempted to catch it. His right ring finger was caught in the roller interface, partially amputating it at the first knuckle from the fingertip. He was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $25,450 | $47,030 | Feb 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $21,580 | $0 | Feb 4, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 342187960 OPENED FEB 28, 2017Closed
201 Industrial Park Road Se, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · Walking-working surfaces |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(b) · Walking-working surfaces |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Ladders in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.27(c)(4) · Scaffolds and rope descent systems |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 17 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 18 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 19 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 20 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 21 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 22 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 23 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 24 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 25 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $630 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 26 29 CFR 16VAC25-60-120 |
Serious | $6,300 | $0 | May 23, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 341531622 OPENED JUN 9, 2016Closed
3175 State Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $35,000 | $35,000 | Sep 14, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 341370245 OPENED MAR 15, 2016Closed
201 Industrial Park Road Se, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $6,300 | $4,410 | Apr 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,670 | $3,969 | Apr 14, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 341019719 OPENED OCT 7, 2015Closed
201 Industrial Park Road Se, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,900 | $4,900 | Dec 18, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340966084 OPENED OCT 6, 2015Closed
201 Industrial Park Road Se, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5) · General recording criteria |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Nov 5, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Nov 5, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340585959 OPENED APR 21, 2015Closed
201 Industrial Park Road Se, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 2015 | Final |
8 older inspections
Inspection 340102896 OPENED NOV 25, 2014Closed
201 Industrial Park Road Se, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340099571 OPENED NOV 23, 2014Closed
3175 State Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4) · Exit routes |
Serious | $1,820 | $1,274 | Jan 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,960 | Jan 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.165(b)(1) · Employee alarm systems |
Serious | $1,820 | $1,274 | Jan 30, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340070572 OPENED NOV 6, 2014Closed
3175 State Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 317582567 OPENED FEB 5, 2014Closed
201 Industrial Park Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316481431 OPENED MAY 3, 2012Closed
201 Industrial Park Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316481423 OPENED MAY 1, 2012Closed
201 Industrial Park Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 315700443 OPENED JUL 19, 2011Closed
201 Industrial Park Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311883078 OPENED FEB 13, 2008Closed
201 Industrial Park Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,625 | $975 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,625 | $975 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,625 | $975 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,625 | $975 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,625 | $975 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,625 | $975 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,625 | $975 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2008 | 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 2019, the Blacksburg site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 159 workers: 0.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.5 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg site Blacksburg · 2019 | 159 | 1 | 0 | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Cedar Run Blacksburg · 2019 | 73 | 4 | 2 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Wolverine Advanced Materials Industrial Park Road Blacksburg · 2016 | 188 | 11 | 3 | 7.0 | 3.2 |
| Wolverine Advanced Materials Cedar Run Plant Blacksburg · 2016 | 134 | 8 | 2 | 5.2 | 3.2 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.29 · Injury and illness log
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2)
(2) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 301 Incident Report? You must complete an OSHA 301 Incident Report form, or an equivalent form, for each recordable injury or illness entered on the OSHA 300 Log.
29 CFR 1904.7 · General recording criteria
29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)
(5) How do I record an injury or illness that involves medical treatment beyond first aid? If a work-related injury or illness results in medical treatment beyond first aid, you must record it on the OSHA 300 Log. If the injury or illness did not involve death, one or more days away from work, one or more days of restricted work, or one or more days of job transfer, you enter a check mark in the box for cases where the employee received medical treatment but remained at work and was not transferred or restricted.
29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i)
(2) Design, construction, and capacity of containers—(i) General. Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used. Metal containers and portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing products authorized by chapter I, title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (regulations issued by the Hazardous Materials Regulations Board, Department of Transportation), shall be deemed to be acceptable.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.165 · Employee alarm systems
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.22 · Walking-working surfaces
29 CFR 1910.23 · Ladders in general industry
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.27 · Scaffolds and rope descent systems
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other gasket, packing, and sealing device manufacturing employers in Virginia
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- Emtech Laboratories, Inc. Roanoke · 27 citations · $6,335
- Breg Oil Sponge International, Inc. Fredericksburg · 14 citations · $12,628
- Macroseal Inc. Prince George · 15 citations · $2,520
- Speedpro Commercial Graphics Lebanon · 5 citations · $962
- Beach Sign and Design LLC Virginia Beach · 27 citations · $6,153
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.