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Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,575
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers

Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,575. 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 Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC once. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $25,553 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers. For comparison, Zam Zam Roofing in Mukwonago, WI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,131 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers
$25,553
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 30/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $26K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($26K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$1,575 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMECHANICAL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1METROPOLITAN MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5CAMACHO DEMOLITION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TITAN INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BILL LEMON CONCRETE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 12WILLIAM TRAHANT JR. …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3HARRIS ACOUSTICS LTD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0AZAR SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6JONES BENITEZ CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BEVINS & SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2LOTT SHEET METAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ULTIMATE ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1KENTUCKY MIRROR AND …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0AEC ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1VAN'S ELECTRIC OF LA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1POHLMAN & WILBANKS C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1DR. DEMO DEMOLITION …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2RIVERA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3PULEO'S CONCRETE, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ABJ FIRE PROTECTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Powerbilt Steel Buil…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6
Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC is the #26,264 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,575). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC ranks #3,893 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($25,553).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,575 OSHA penalties plus $25,553 WHD back wages (94.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC Compares

Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC's 6.00 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 below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2013-08-09

Last Inspection

2013-08-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,575 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,050

Current Penalty Amount

$1,575

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$27,128

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$25,553
Employees Affected
20
WHD Violations
21
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,278
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$25,553

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC owed $25,553 in back wages to 20 employees across 1 case and 21 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 Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $1,575 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,575 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,575 here).

Post Construction LLC $1,575 WA YK Construction Company, INC. $1,575 CA Bulltrack-Watts, a Joint Venture $1,575 GU Mike's Electric INC. $1,575 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Mechanical Services 1 insp. Portland, ME Metropolitan Management Group 1 insp. Reading, PA Camacho Demolition 1 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Titan Interiors 1 insp. Grand Rapids, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Zam Zam Roofing
Mukwonago, WI
2 inspections $27,131
David Cruz Jara
Savoy, IL
2 inspections $27,125
R&K Building Supplies, Inc
Gilbert, AZ
0 inspections $0
Custom Builders, INC.
ST Thomas, VI
5 inspections $27,139
Diamond Construction Company
Jacksonville, AR
2 inspections $27,116

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What to do with this record

Use Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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  • Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC also carries $25,553 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 Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 1 inspections, including 6 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 Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC have? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,575.
How many OSHA inspections has Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC had? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-09 and the most recent on 2013-08-09. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC has been assessed $1,575 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $25,553 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC has 6 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.
Has Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC, resulting in $25,553 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC operate in? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). 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 Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Powerbilt Steel Buildings 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 $25,553 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC ranks #80,540 (the lower 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 Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Powerbilt Steel Buildings INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,575 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zam Zam Roofing in Mukwonago, WI is a similar construction employer with $27,131 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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