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Clark Drew Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clark Drew Construction, INC. ranks #23,254 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$15,506
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#23,254
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clark Drew Construction, INC. in Brookings, SD has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,506. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clark Drew Construction, INC. 5 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,254 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Gad Framing, INC. in LYNN Haven, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,501 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#23,254
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Clark Drew Construction, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clark Drew Construction, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$15,506 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Clark Drew Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALOHA ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ELMERS CRANE & DOZER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10GERARDO MONTES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6GPPC, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7BUILD GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7WEST BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6GRIFFIN MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CROSSLAND HEAVY CONT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SALTER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BURKE ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5QUASIUS CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1POLLARD CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24JOHN MORIARTY & ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2APPLEGATE INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12MALLEY CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12LUTTRELL BACKHOE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST PRO PAINTING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2T J SIDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3BAKER ROOFING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CASCADE ELECTRIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Clark Drew Construct…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
Clark Drew Construction, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations 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.

Clark Drew Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Clark Drew Construction, INC. is the #5,942 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($15,506).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,506 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Clark Drew Construction, INC. Compares

Clark Drew Construction, INC.'s 1.80 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-01-03

Last Inspection

2024-03-27

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,101

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $3,101 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$24,623

Current Penalty Amount

$15,506

Penalty Reduction

37.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,506

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,117 from the initial assessment of $24,623. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Clark Drew Construction, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clark Drew Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $15,506 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,101 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clark Drew Construction, INC., both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,506 here).

Gad Framing, INC. $15,501 FL DE LA Cruz Stone Masonry, LLC $15,500 GA Advance Construction INC $15,500 WI Needham Roofing, INC. $15,500 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Aloha Roofing INC 5 insp. Honolulu, HI Elmers Crane & Dozer INC 5 insp. Traverse City, MI Gerardo Montes 5 insp. Wichita, KS GPPC, INC. 5 insp. Tamuning, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stone Pro
Eau Claire, WI
0 inspections $0
Gad Framing, INC.
LYNN Haven, FL
2 inspections $15,501
DE LA Cruz Stone Masonry, LLC
Hoschton, GA
2 inspections $15,500
Advance Construction INC
Appleton, WI
2 inspections $15,500
Needham Roofing, INC.
Colorado Springs, CO
2 inspections $15,500

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What to do with this record

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  • Clark Drew Construction, INC. also carries $0 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 Clark Drew Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clark Drew Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Clark Drew Construction, INC. have? ▼
Clark Drew Construction, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,506.
How many OSHA inspections has Clark Drew Construction, INC. had? ▼
Clark Drew Construction, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-03 and the most recent on 2024-03-27. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clark Drew Construction, INC.? ▼
Clark Drew Construction, INC. has been assessed $15,506 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,623 (a 37.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Clark Drew Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clark Drew Construction, INC. has 5 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 Clark Drew Construction, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Clark Drew Construction, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Clark Drew Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Clark Drew Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Clark Drew Construction, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Clark Drew Construction, 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Clark Drew Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clark Drew Construction, INC. ranks #23,254 (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 Clark Drew Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clark Drew Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,506 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gad Framing, INC. in LYNN Haven, FL is a similar construction employer with $15,501 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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