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Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. ranks #38,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$8,907
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#38,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. in Christiansted, VI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,907. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bielak Roofing Company in Kansas City, MO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,908 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#38,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,907 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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 Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.54.379.812.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARTIN VENEGAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UNION PAVING & CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF BURLINGTON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CAMPOS BEST CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8M&A ROOFING KC LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ZACH CARTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SALUTE CONTRACTING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MARANATHA STUCCO AND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KLASSEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LORUSSO CEMENT CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PLUMCORE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RAMOS CONSTRUCTION F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLC CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11STANDARD WATERPROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WEGNER ROOFING & SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PERSISTENT CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUPIRIOR SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9INDEPENDENT STEEL ER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RIO AZUL CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SALT RIVER CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Florida Welding West…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. sits at penalty rank #10,836 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($8,907 assessed).

How Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. Compares

Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC.'s 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-02-04

Last Inspection

2024-06-27

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,969

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,969 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$13,110

Current Penalty Amount

$8,907

Penalty Reduction

32.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,203 from the initial assessment of $13,110. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $8,907 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,969 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC., both outside VI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,907 here).

Bielak Roofing Company $8,908 MO Asphalt Specialties CO., INC. $8,908 CO Summit Roofing & Construction, INC. $8,910 ND Reliable Builders, INC. $8,910 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Martin Venegas 3 insp. New Albany, OH Union Paving & Construction CO., INC. 3 insp. Parsippany, NJ City of Burlington 3 insp. Burlington, VT Campos Best Construction LLC 3 insp. Monroe Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bielak Roofing Company
Kansas City, MO
2 inspections $8,908
Asphalt Specialties CO., INC.
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2 inspections $8,908
Walker Air Conditioning
Foley, AL
0 inspections $0
All Access Rigging
East Saint Louis, IL
0 inspections $0
Summit Roofing & Construction, INC.
Minot, ND
2 inspections $8,910

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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 Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. have? ▼
Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,907.
How many OSHA inspections has Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. had? ▼
Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-04 and the most recent on 2024-06-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC.? ▼
Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. has been assessed $8,907 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,110 (a 32.1% reduction).
Does Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. has 1 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 Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. operate in? ▼
Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC. ranks #38,495 (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 Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Florida Welding West Indies Steel, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,907 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bielak Roofing Company in Kansas City, MO is a similar construction employer with $8,908 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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