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Manufacturing · Augusta, GA

Bennett Building Systems, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bennett Building Systems, LLC ranks #10,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty78% serious
$31,000
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,085
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bennett Building Systems, LLC in Augusta, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bennett Building Systems, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Watsontown Brick Company in Watsontown, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $31,000 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#10,085
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bennett Building Systems, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bennett Building Systems, LLC runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$31,000 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bennett Building Systems, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM RUBBER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WHITE CEDAR SHINGLES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ARTISAN CHEF MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICANA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED CONCRETE SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M.T. STEEL FABRICATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN EQUIPMENT M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TARPON STAINLESS FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HY-TECH MUSHROOM COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENVIRONMENTAL MATERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34EXCELSIOR MEDICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SUPERIOR HOLDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GREENVALLEY CHIPPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CBF BAKERY SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALLIED-LOCKE INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STANDARD SHEET METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEATHER SHIELD MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Bennett Building Sys…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Bennett Building Systems, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bennett Building Systems, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Bennett Building Systems, LLC is the #5,004 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($31,000).

How Bennett Building Systems, LLC Compares

Bennett Building Systems, LLC's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-22

Last Inspection

2013-12-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $15,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$89,000

Current Penalty Amount

$31,000

Penalty Reduction

65.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $58,000 from the initial assessment of $89,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bennett Building Systems, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bennett Building Systems, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $31,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bennett Building Systems, LLC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,000 here).

Lincoln Electric Company $31,000 OH General Dynamics Land Systems, INC. $31,000 OH Watsontown Brick Company $31,000 PA Advanced Graphite Powders LLC $31,010 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Custom Rubber Products 2 insp. Houston, TX White Cedar Shingles, INC. 2 insp. Superior, WI Artisan Chef Manufacturing, LLC 2 insp. Lawrence, MA Bway Corporation 2 insp. Lawrence Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lincoln Electric Company
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $31,000
General Dynamics Land Systems, INC.
Lima, OH
2 inspections $31,000
Watsontown Brick Company
Watsontown, PA
3 inspections $31,000
Advanced Graphite Powders LLC
Parma, OH
2 inspections $31,010
Owen Steel Company, INC.
Wilmington, DE
4 inspections $30,985

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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 Bennett Building Systems, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bennett Building Systems, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bennett Building Systems, LLC have? ▼
Bennett Building Systems, LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Bennett Building Systems, LLC had? ▼
Bennett Building Systems, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-22 and the most recent on 2013-12-17. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bennett Building Systems, LLC? ▼
Bennett Building Systems, LLC has been assessed $31,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $89,000 (a 65.2% reduction).
Does Bennett Building Systems, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bennett Building Systems, LLC has 7 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 Bennett Building Systems, LLC operate in? ▼
Bennett Building Systems, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332311). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bennett Building Systems, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bennett Building Systems, LLC ranks #10,085 (the top 10% 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 Bennett Building Systems, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bennett Building Systems, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $31,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Watsontown Brick Company in Watsontown, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,000 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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