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Hander INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hander INC. ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$22,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hander INC. in Sioux Falls, SD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hander INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, FMM Builders LLC in Lisbon, WI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hander INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hander INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$22,000 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hander INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCAPITAL CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRIAL TURNAROUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24D.M. BARBINI CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOHN PONCE DBA PONCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KNIFE RIVER CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RODRIGO MARQUES GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24JEOVANNI WILSON MIRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JESUS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OSUALDO ZAVALA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIERRA BARAJAS ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DISCOVERY CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRAIRE MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RPR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NDG CONTRACTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILLA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JIJI CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PHASSET USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EUGNIO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KEITH CARLSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LUCAS BROTHERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Hander INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Hander INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Hander INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hander INC. ranks #3,830 at $22,000 current penalty.

How Hander INC. Compares

Hander INC.'s 3.00 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-30

Last Inspection

2018-05-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $11,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$32,904

Current Penalty Amount

$22,000

Penalty Reduction

33.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,904 from the initial assessment of $32,904. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Hander INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $22,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,000 here).

Keith Carlson $22,000 IL Domus General Contractor $22,000 PA FMM Builders LLC $22,000 WI JM Exteriors INC. $22,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Capital Construction 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Industrial Turnaround Corporation 2 insp. Chester, VA D.M. Barbini Contracting, INC. 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair 2 insp. Lexington, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Keith Carlson
Forest Park, IL
2 inspections $22,000
Domus General Contractor
Philadelphia, PA
4 inspections $22,000
FMM Builders LLC
Lisbon, WI
2 inspections $22,000
JM Exteriors INC.
Mokena, IL
2 inspections $22,000
J M Daugherty Industries
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $22,000

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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 Hander INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hander INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Hander INC. have? ▼
Hander INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Hander INC. had? ▼
Hander INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-30 and the most recent on 2018-05-02. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hander INC.? ▼
Hander INC. has been assessed $22,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,904 (a 33.1% reduction).
Does Hander INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hander INC. has 3 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 Hander INC. operate in? ▼
Hander INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hander INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hander INC. ranks #15,701 (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 Hander INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hander INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, FMM Builders LLC in Lisbon, WI is a similar construction employer with $22,000 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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