PlainWorker
Employers › CA

Construction · San Diego, CA

Pacific Steel Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Steel Group has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$41,004
Back wages owed

Pacific Steel Group in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 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 Pacific Steel Group 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $41,004 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Township of Neptune DPW in Neptune, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $41,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$41,004
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 59/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $41K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($41K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
Open my watchlist

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 Pacific Steel Group.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW ZYLAND CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9QUICK CARPENTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASTANEDA CARPENTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIGUEL MARTINEZ CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KM HOMES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLIED BROTHERS CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THOMAS BARNES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24A & C CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUAN MAINATO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AGILE CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17EVANS ROOFING AND GU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GRUNDMAN MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLUEWATER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PIERCE CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BELLVIEW PUMP SALES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MPS CONSTRUCTION COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MALONE PROPERTIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROBERT BINNS ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Pacific Steel Group, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Pacific Steel Group has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Pacific Steel Group in the Construction enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Pacific Steel Group ranks #2,676 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($41,004). Pacific Steel Group carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #2,676 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($41,004).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $41,004 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pacific Steel Group Compares

Pacific Steel Group's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Pacific Steel Group to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-02-07

Last Inspection

2022-09-29

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $0 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

1

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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$41,004
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
42
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,728
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$41,004

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pacific Steel Group owed $41,004 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 42 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 Pacific Steel Group compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Steel Group Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361
View all 61,260 employers in Construction →

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pacific Steel Group, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Zyland Corporation 2 insp. Mount Laurel, NJ Alexander Hernandez 2 insp. Oshkosh, WI Quick Carpentry, INC. 2 insp. Monroe Township, NJ Castaneda Carpentry LLC 2 insp. Grove City, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Neptune DPW
Neptune, NJ
2 inspections $41,000
Allen Concrete, LLC
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $41,000
East Coast Storage Equipment
Browns Mills, NJ
2 inspections $41,000
Cohen Brothers Realty Co.
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
West Coast Florida Enterprises, INC.
Naples, FL
4 inspections $41,025

Compare Pacific Steel Group vs Township of Neptune DPW side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Pacific Steel Group's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pacific Steel Group against Township of Neptune DPW, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Pacific Steel Group's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Pacific Steel Group also carries $41,004 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Pacific Steel Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Steel Group's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 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 Pacific Steel Group have? ▼
Pacific Steel Group has 1 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 Pacific Steel Group had? ▼
Pacific Steel Group has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-07 and the most recent on 2022-09-29. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Steel Group? ▼
Pacific Steel Group has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $375 (a 100.0% reduction). Additionally, $41,004 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Pacific Steel Group been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pacific Steel Group, resulting in $41,004 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pacific Steel Group operate in? ▼
Pacific Steel Group 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.
What should I do if Pacific Steel Group owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pacific Steel Group 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 $41,004 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Pacific Steel Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Steel Group's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Neptune DPW in Neptune, NJ is a similar construction employer with $41,000 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.