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RCS Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), RCS Construction ranks #41,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,963
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#41,756
of 99,447 penalized employers

RCS Construction in Rapid City, SD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,963. 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 RCS Construction 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Cenvar Roofing in Christiansburg, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,965 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#41,756
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 RCS Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows RCS Construction sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$7,963 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 RCS Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHARM BUILDERS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21JESUS ACOSTA VEGA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12STRUCTURE USA CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KEYSTONE CONCRETE PL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11KINDEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9STATION BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BSA FRAMING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TZW CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO ROOFING CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JOSE PEREZ PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BANEY CONSTRUCTION I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17JW MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PREMIER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GLENN O. HAWBAKER, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EVARISTO RAMIREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POST GENERAL CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2J&L COMPANIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HGR GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIZZACK CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RCS Construction, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
RCS Construction has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

RCS Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, RCS Construction ranks #11,954 at $7,963 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $7,963 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How RCS Construction Compares

RCS Construction's 1.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-16

Last Inspection

2012-07-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,654

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $2,654 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$11,725

Current Penalty Amount

$7,963

Penalty Reduction

32.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,963

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,762 from the initial assessment of $11,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric RCS Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $7,963 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,654 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,963 here).

Cenvar Roofing $7,965 VA Kencon Constructors, LTD $7,960 TX Vasyl Berezhanskyy, LLC $7,960 CT Lakeland Construction, INC. $7,967 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Charm Builders, LTD. 3 insp. Wheeling, WV Jesus Acosta Vega 3 insp. Midlothian, TX Structure USA CORP 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Keystone Concrete Placement 3 insp. Austin, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cenvar Roofing
Christiansburg, VA
2 inspections $7,965
Kencon Constructors, LTD
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $7,960
Vasyl Berezhanskyy, LLC
Norwalk, CT
2 inspections $7,960
Plumbing in Pink
Greenville, SC
0 inspections $0
Fox Enterprises
Richmond, KY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use RCS Construction's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare RCS Construction against Cenvar Roofing, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether RCS Construction's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • RCS Construction also carries $0 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 RCS Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, RCS Construction's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 RCS Construction have? ▼
RCS Construction has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,963.
How many OSHA inspections has RCS Construction had? ▼
RCS Construction has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-16 and the most recent on 2012-07-11. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for RCS Construction? ▼
RCS Construction has been assessed $7,963 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,725 (a 32.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does RCS Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. RCS Construction has 5 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 RCS Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against RCS Construction, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does RCS Construction operate in? ▼
RCS Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). 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 RCS Construction owes me wages? ▼
If you believe RCS Construction 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does RCS Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, RCS Construction ranks #41,756 (the upper 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 RCS Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
RCS Construction's total OSHA penalty of $7,963 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cenvar Roofing in Christiansburg, VA is a similar construction employer with $7,965 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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