Charleston, SC
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Charleston, SC has 158 employers tracked by OSHA with 172 total inspections and $44K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Charleston
Workplace safety enforcement records in Charleston, SC span 158 employers and 172 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 130 violations — a rate of 0.76 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $44K, averaging $277 per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: 167 Raw alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 130 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Charleston typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 158 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Charleston
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 167 Raw Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | LMD and Assc Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Health First/Rapid Care Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Market Street Saloon Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Mellow Mushroom--Downtown Charleston Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Manale Landscaping LLC Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Circa 1886 Restaurant Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | Mellow Mushroom--West Ashley Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Technica LLC Professional & Technical Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Charleston, SC
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Max | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Joe Pasta | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| R Kitchen | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Husk | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Charleston Center for Oral/Facial Surgery, In | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Crescent Homes | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Halls Chophouse Charleston | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Eye Care Specialties of Charleston | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Japanese K | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Crawford Contracting and Consulting | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Cajun Cafe & Grill Cuisine | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| O-Ku | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Subway-Clements Ferry | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| McCrady's | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| GUNNER HOUSTON LTD | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| PIERSIDE BOATWORKS | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 4 | $7K |
| Conrex | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| Henselstone Windows & Doors | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| California Dreaming | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Trotters | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| The Francis Marion Hotel | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Consign Charleston | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Noisy Oyster | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Domino's | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| Better Choice Home Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Fuji Charleston-Downtown | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Berlin's Restaurant Supply | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Charleston Periodontics | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Tabbuli | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Custom Car Stereo | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Bell's Professional Residential Home Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaners | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Event Dining Rental Solutions | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Kelly Hylton and Company | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Gaulart and Maliclet | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| OAK Steakhouse | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | Educational Services | 2 | $2K |
| Comfort Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| PALMETTO CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| Gene's Jewelry & Pawn- N. Charleston | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Bighorn's Sports Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Paisano's Pizza Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Vacation Station | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| S & S Mechanical | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Cuban Gypsy Pantry | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Metro By TMobile - North Charleston | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Modern Vapor Company - Charleston | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Eli's Table | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
