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Manufacturing · Pageland, SC

Circle S Shavings LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Circle S Shavings LLC ranks #40,986 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty37% serious
$8,119
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#40,986
of 99,447 penalized employers

Circle S Shavings LLC in Pageland, SC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,119. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Circle S Shavings LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,986 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Pan Company in Urbana, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $8,120 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
36.8%
of violations were serious
#40,986
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Circle S Shavings LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Circle S Shavings LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,119 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Circle S Shavings LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMPSON HARDWOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ELITE WORKFORCE MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CIMINO'S CABINET DOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ALLIED PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SEAFORD ICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CARAVAN FOODS II, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CRISPY MAID, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11QUAKER CITY CASTINGS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22YESAC CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24ALLWOOD CABINETS AND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25AMRON STAIR WORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TEK RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23HURRICANE CARGO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GRAHAM LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FCA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CONCAST BIRMINGHAM, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FAB-TEC INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23BEDFORD REINFORCED P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COSTANZO'S BAKERY, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Circle S Shavings LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
Circle S Shavings LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Circle S Shavings LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Circle S Shavings LLC sits at penalty rank #18,075 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($8,119 assessed).

How Circle S Shavings LLC Compares

Circle S Shavings LLC's 6.33 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-24

Last Inspection

2011-06-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,706

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $2,706 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

36.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

63.2% 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

$18,875

Current Penalty Amount

$8,119

Penalty Reduction

57.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,756 from the initial assessment of $18,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Circle S Shavings LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Circle S Shavings LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $8,119 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,706 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Circle S Shavings LLC, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,119 here).

American Pan Company $8,120 OH Up North Plastics INC $8,120 MN Westinghouse Electric CO LLC $8,118 UT Styrene Products, INC. $8,116 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Thompson Hardwoods, INC. 3 insp. Hazlehurst, GA Elite Workforce Management 3 insp. Little Rock, AR Cimino's Cabinet Doors, INC. 3 insp. Hollister, CA Allied Plastics, INC. 3 insp. Twin Lakes, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Pan Company
Urbana, OH
3 inspections $8,120
Up North Plastics INC
Cottage Grove, MN
3 inspections $8,120
KASH Apparel
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Westinghouse Electric CO LLC
Ogden, UT
2 inspections $8,118
Petro 70 Gas Station
Medford, NJ
0 inspections $0

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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 Circle S Shavings LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Circle S Shavings LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Circle S Shavings LLC have? ▼
Circle S Shavings LLC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,119.
How many OSHA inspections has Circle S Shavings LLC had? ▼
Circle S Shavings LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-24 and the most recent on 2011-06-28. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Circle S Shavings LLC? ▼
Circle S Shavings LLC has been assessed $8,119 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,875 (a 57.0% reduction).
Does Circle S Shavings LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Circle S Shavings 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 Circle S Shavings LLC operate in? ▼
Circle S Shavings LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321912). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Circle S Shavings LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Circle S Shavings LLC ranks #40,986 (the upper 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 Circle S Shavings LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Circle S Shavings LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,119 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Pan Company in Urbana, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,120 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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