Construction · Lafayette, LA

Lafayette Steel Erector, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $8,890
Back wages owed

Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. in Lafayette, LA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $8,890 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Rpcos INC in Graham, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $8,890
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Lafayette Steel Erector, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. in Lafayette, LA shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,751 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $8,890 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-02-01 to 2012-02-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-02-01

Last Inspection

2012-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$8,890

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,223

Avg Back Wages per Case

$8,890

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. owed $8,890 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Lafayette Steel Erector, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	0	3.3
Total Penalty	$0	$6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,361

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Lafayette Steel Erector, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. have? ▼

Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. had? ▼

Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-01 and the most recent on 2012-02-01. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Lafayette Steel Erector, INC.? ▼

Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $8,890 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lafayette Steel Erector, INC., resulting in $8,890 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. operate in? ▼

Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Lafayette Steel Erector, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Lafayette Steel Erector, 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 $8,890 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Lafayette Steel Erector, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Lafayette Steel Erector, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rpcos INC in Graham, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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