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Sauer Group INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sauer Group INC. ranks #69,638 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,805
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,638
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sauer Group INC. in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,805. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sauer Group INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,638 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Integrity Grading and Excavating, Inc. in Schofield, WI is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#69,638
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sauer Group INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sauer Group INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,805 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Sauer Group INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEST COAST DRYWALL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUB & DAN CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30BC STUCCO AND STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EVERARDO "JUAN" SERVIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRAMING CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH COAST SPECIALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SEAWAY PAINTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SIC SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DFW FRAMING & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCHUFF STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROTHERS ROOFING & C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18FUERZA PILAR CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORTINA HERNANDEZ BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GULF STATES PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FELIPE'S ROOFING & H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICENTE RODRIGUEZ VI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Z. STUPKA CARPENTRY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JOSE ROOFING & SIDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Sauer Group INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Sauer Group INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Sauer Group INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Sauer Group INC. is the #22,048 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,805).

How Sauer Group INC. Compares

Sauer Group INC.'s 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-02-03

Last Inspection

2022-05-09

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,403

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,403 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,805

Current Penalty Amount

$2,805

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Sauer Group INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,805 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,403 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sauer Group INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,805 here).

The Breeden Company, INC. $2,805 VA Stanley Smith Drywall INC $2,805 VA Airehart Construction INC. $2,805 CA Artigraf Painting, LLC $2,802 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

West Coast Drywall & Paint 2 insp. Riverside, CA Road Contractor Corporation 2 insp. Mullica Hill, NJ Rub & Dan Construction, LLC 2 insp. Urbana, MD BC Stucco and Stone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Breeden Company, INC.
Norfolk, VA
3 inspections $2,805
Stanley Smith Drywall INC
Blacksburg, VA
2 inspections $2,805
Airehart Construction INC.
Chico, CA
4 inspections $2,805
All Pro Construction
Loganville, GA
0 inspections $0
Integrity Grading and Excavating, Inc.
Schofield, WI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Sauer Group INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sauer Group INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Sauer Group INC. have? ▼
Sauer Group INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,805.
How many OSHA inspections has Sauer Group INC. had? ▼
Sauer Group INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-03 and the most recent on 2022-05-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sauer Group INC.? ▼
Sauer Group INC. has been assessed $2,805 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sauer Group INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sauer Group 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 Sauer Group INC. operate in? ▼
Sauer Group INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sauer Group INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sauer Group INC. ranks #69,638 (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 Sauer Group INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sauer Group INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,805 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, Integrity Grading and Excavating, Inc. in Schofield, WI is a similar construction employer with $0 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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