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Manufacturing · Orlando, FL

C.D.S. Contractors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), C.D.S. Contractors, INC. ranks #18,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$19,197
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,423
of 99,447 penalized employers

C.D.S. Contractors, INC. in Orlando, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,197. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 7 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected C.D.S. Contractors, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $17,175 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, Badger Metal Finishing, INC. in Saint Francis, WI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $36,358 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#18,423
of 99,447 penalized employers
$17,175
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $17K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($17K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How C.D.S. Contractors, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows C.D.S. Contractors, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$19,197 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is C.D.S. Contractors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRECISION PRODUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKILLED MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MID-STATE TANK CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EMPORIA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 83LAMAR TRAILERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCL FIXTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LIBERTY COCA-COLA BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NONLETHAL TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CLIMAX PAPERBOARD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18AUDION AUTOMATION LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THE PULLMAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN PACKA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHEELS AMERICA SAN F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26C.D.S. Contractors, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
C.D.S. Contractors, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

C.D.S. Contractors, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, C.D.S. Contractors, INC. ranks #8,894 at $19,197 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place C.D.S. Contractors, INC. at rank #1,720 of 4,429 employers ($17,175 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $19,197 OSHA penalties plus $17,175 WHD back wages (47.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How C.D.S. Contractors, INC. Compares

C.D.S. Contractors, INC.'s 5.50 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 (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-06-26

Last Inspection

2021-03-30

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,599

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $9,599 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

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

$37,225

Current Penalty Amount

$19,197

Penalty Reduction

48.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$36,372

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,028 from the initial assessment of $37,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$17,175
Employees Affected
5
WHD Violations
7
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,435
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$17,175

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that C.D.S. Contractors, INC. owed $17,175 in back wages to 5 employees across 1 case and 7 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How C.D.S. Contractors, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric C.D.S. Contractors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $19,197 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,599 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for C.D.S. Contractors, INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,197 here).

HP Pelzer Automotive INC $19,200 MI Rsi Home Products $19,200 CA Trioak Foods, INC. $19,200 CO Deepwater Chemicals INC. $19,200 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mondelez International 2 insp. Chicago, IL Precision Production 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Skilled Manufacturing INC. 2 insp. Traverse City, MI Mid-State Tank CO., INC. 2 insp. Arthur, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Blu J 1
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
United Rotorcraft, a Division of Air Methods Corporation
Englewood, CO
2 inspections $36,377
Salem Frame
Salem, VA
3 inspections $36,380
American Made Tires
Elmira Heights, NY
2 inspections $36,380
Badger Metal Finishing, INC.
Saint Francis, WI
3 inspections $36,358

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What to do with this record

Use C.D.S. Contractors, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare C.D.S. Contractors, INC. against Blu J 1, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • C.D.S. Contractors, INC. also carries $17,175 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 C.D.S. Contractors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, C.D.S. Contractors, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 C.D.S. Contractors, INC. have? ▼
C.D.S. Contractors, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,197.
How many OSHA inspections has C.D.S. Contractors, INC. had? ▼
C.D.S. Contractors, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-26 and the most recent on 2021-03-30. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for C.D.S. Contractors, INC.? ▼
C.D.S. Contractors, INC. has been assessed $19,197 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,225 (a 48.4% reduction). Additionally, $17,175 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does C.D.S. Contractors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. C.D.S. Contractors, INC. has 11 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.
Has C.D.S. Contractors, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against C.D.S. Contractors, INC., resulting in $17,175 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does C.D.S. Contractors, INC. operate in? ▼
C.D.S. Contractors, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if C.D.S. Contractors, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe C.D.S. Contractors, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $17,175 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does C.D.S. Contractors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, C.D.S. Contractors, INC. ranks #18,423 (the top quarter 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 C.D.S. Contractors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
C.D.S. Contractors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,197 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Badger Metal Finishing, INC. in Saint Francis, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $36,358 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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