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Ip Builders INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ip Builders INC has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$625
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,955
of 100,495 penalized employers

Ip Builders INC in Walterboro, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ip Builders INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Don Burke Excavation & Construction INC in West Linn, OR is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $625 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
8%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Ip Builders INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ip Builders INC runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$625 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Ip Builders INC

The federal enforcement record for Ip Builders INC in Walterboro, SC includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $625 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $625 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $313. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-08-28 to 2015-02-25, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-28

Last Inspection

2015-02-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $313 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

$625

Current Penalty Amount

$625

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ip Builders INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ip Builders INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $625 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $313 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ip Builders INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ip Builders INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ip Builders INC have? ▼
Ip Builders INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $625.
How many OSHA inspections has Ip Builders INC had? ▼
Ip Builders INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-28 and the most recent on 2015-02-25. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ip Builders INC? ▼
Ip Builders INC has been assessed $625 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ip Builders INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ip Builders 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 Ip Builders INC operate in? ▼
Ip Builders INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Ip Builders INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ip Builders INC's total OSHA penalty of $625 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Don Burke Excavation & Construction INC in West Linn, OR is a similar construction employer with $625 in current penalties.

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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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