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Commercial Steel Erection INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Commercial Steel Erection INC. ranks #43,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$7,570
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Commercial Steel Erection INC. in Salem, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,570. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Commercial Steel Erection INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Smith & Ramirez Restoration in El Paso, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,572 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#43,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Commercial Steel Erection INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Commercial Steel Erection INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$7,570 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Commercial Steel Erection INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE LANDTEK GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13UNITED BUILDERS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STEVENS ENGINEERS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14YAROVYY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CHICAGO STUCCO CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAZZONE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21UNITED DEMOLITION, E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SCOTT LANGENHORST DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BLUE CONTRACTOR CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCHULTZ INDUSTRIAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAYPORT CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROEL CASTRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXCEL PLUMBING, HEAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LAUREL MOUNTAIN CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LIVE OAK CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MJ SCOVILLE,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HEBERT-GATTUSO CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GULF BAY HOMES CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLAN B SERVICES & RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Commercial Steel Ere…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Commercial Steel Erection INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Commercial Steel Erection INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Commercial Steel Erection INC. sits at penalty rank #12,444 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($7,570 assessed).

How Commercial Steel Erection INC. Compares

Commercial Steel Erection INC.'s 2.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-09-25

Last Inspection

2025-09-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,785

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,785 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$7,570

Current Penalty Amount

$7,570

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Commercial Steel Erection INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $7,570 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,785 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Commercial 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 ($7,570 here).

3f Construction LLC $7,570 IL Wisconsin Quality Roofing LLC $7,570 WI Red Iron, LLC $7,570 OK Smith & Ramirez Restoration $7,572 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Landtek Group, INC. 2 insp. Verona, NJ United Builders Group CO. 2 insp. Niles, IL Stevens Engineers & Constructors, INC 2 insp. Middletown, OH Yarovyy INC. 2 insp. Tinley Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

3f Construction LLC
Chicago, IL
3 inspections $7,570
Wisconsin Quality Roofing LLC
Madison, WI
3 inspections $7,570
Red Iron, LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $7,570
Davis Insulation Company, Inc.
Augusta, GA
0 inspections $0
Smith & Ramirez Restoration
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $7,572

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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 Commercial Steel Erection INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Commercial Steel Erection INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Commercial Steel Erection INC. have? ▼
Commercial Steel Erection INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,570.
How many OSHA inspections has Commercial Steel Erection INC. had? ▼
Commercial Steel Erection INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-09-25 and the most recent on 2025-09-25. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Commercial Steel Erection INC.? ▼
Commercial Steel Erection INC. has been assessed $7,570 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Commercial Steel Erection INC. operate in? ▼
Commercial Steel Erection INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Commercial 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, Commercial Steel Erection INC. ranks #43,117 (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 Commercial Steel Erection INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Commercial Steel Erection INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,570 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smith & Ramirez Restoration in El Paso, TX is a similar construction employer with $7,572 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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