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Barnett Steel Erection INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Barnett Steel Erection INC. ranks #95,521 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$315
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,521
of 99,447 penalized employers

Barnett Steel Erection INC. in Blacksburg, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $315. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Barnett Steel Erection INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,521 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Winn Masonry in Richmond, VA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $315 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#95,521
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Barnett Steel Erection INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Barnett Steel Erection INC. runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$315 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Barnett Steel Erection INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIKE NERI SEWER & WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COLOSSUS CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FLORES FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIERRA NEVADA EXCAVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOLID CONCRETE WALLS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ESSEY CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7POSEN CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FINO EXTERIOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SANCHEZ SIDING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLATTNER ENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D&M CONSTRUCTION ETC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CRUZ QUALITY FRAMING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LUIS FERNANDO RODAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JAIME MARTINEZ-ORTIZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OSCAR URIAL DIAZ NÚÑEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HUNT COMPANIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12J & M SUPERIOR ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OGGY'S LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GILBERTO LAGUNAS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Barnett Steel Erecti…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Barnett Steel Erection INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Barnett Steel Erection INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Barnett Steel Erection INC. sits at penalty rank #31,865 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($315 assessed).

How Barnett Steel Erection INC. Compares

Barnett Steel Erection INC.'s 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-09

Last Inspection

2012-11-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$158

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $158 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$315

Current Penalty Amount

$315

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Barnett Steel Erection INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Barnett Steel Erection INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $315 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $158 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Barnett Steel Erection INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($315 here).

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation $315 CT Ej Construction SE $315 PR Executive Construction Services INC $315 MN Rocon INC $315 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Mike Neri Sewer & Water Contractor 2 insp. Des Plaines, IL Colossus Contracting Group LLC 2 insp. Wesley Chapel, FL Flores Framing LLC 2 insp. Lake Lotawana, MO Sierra Nevada Excavation LLC 2 insp. Fernley, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lasco Contracting LLC
Richmond, VA
6 inspections $315
State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Litchfield, CT
2 inspections $315
Winn Masonry
Richmond, VA
3 inspections $315
Ej Construction SE
San German, PR
3 inspections $315
Garcia Construction
Chester, VA
3 inspections $315

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnett Steel Erection INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Barnett Steel Erection INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Barnett Steel Erection INC. have? ▼
Barnett Steel Erection INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $315.
How many OSHA inspections has Barnett Steel Erection INC. had? ▼
Barnett Steel Erection INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-09 and the most recent on 2012-11-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Barnett Steel Erection INC.? ▼
Barnett Steel Erection INC. has been assessed $315 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Barnett Steel Erection INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Barnett Steel Erection INC. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Barnett Steel Erection INC. operate in? ▼
Barnett Steel Erection INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238190). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Barnett Steel Erection INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Barnett Steel Erection INC. ranks #95,521 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Barnett Steel Erection INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Barnett Steel Erection INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $315 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Winn Masonry in Richmond, VA is a similar construction employer with $315 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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