Construction · Largo, FL

Seminole Machine and Welding INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seminole Machine and Welding INC. ranks #13,665 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty77% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$24,642
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #13,665
of 99,447 penalized employers

Seminole Machine and Welding INC. in Largo, FL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,642. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $9,899 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Seminole Machine and Welding INC. 4 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,665 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $9,899 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Salais Builders, LLC in El Paso, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $34,536 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection: 76.9%
of violations were serious: #13,665
of 99,447 penalized employers: $9,899
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 61/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($10K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Seminole Machine and W…

$24,642
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Seminole Machine and Welding INC. runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$24,642 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Seminole Machine and Welding INC..

Seminole Machine and Welding INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Seminole Machine and Welding INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Seminole Machine and Welding INC. is the #3,334 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($24,642). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Seminole Machine and Welding INC. ranks #6,826 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($9,899).

Combined federal exposure here: $24,642 OSHA penalties plus $9,899 WHD back wages (28.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Seminole Machine and Welding INC. Compares

Seminole Machine and Welding INC.'s 3.25 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 above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-01-21

Last Inspection

2025-05-01

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,161

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 14 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $6,161 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

76.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

7.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$56,098

Current Penalty Amount

$24,642

Penalty Reduction

56.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$34,541

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,456 from the initial assessment of $56,098. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$9,899

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,475

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$9,899

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Seminole Machine and Welding INC. owed $9,899 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 5 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 Seminole Machine and Welding INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Seminole Machine and Welding INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	13	3.3
Total Penalty	$24,642	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,161	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Seminole Machine and Welding INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,642 here).

Juan Martin Mendietta Oviedo $24,633 TX Buttweilers Do All INC $24,653 MN Golden North Construction INC $24,620 AK Armor Roofing, LLC $24,619 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Danny Miller 4 insp. Champaign, IL Ismael Delgado 4 insp. Katy, TX General Masonry LLC 4 insp. Chicago, IL Ean Construction INC. 4 insp. Sandwich, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Toro Construction LLC

Sioux Falls, SD

3 inspections $34,542

Salais Builders, LLC

El Paso, TX

2 inspections $34,536

Brutus Construction INC.

Middletown, DE

2 inspections $34,552

Electrical Systems Engineering, Inc.

Santa Fe Springs, CA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Seminole Machine and Welding INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Seminole Machine and Welding INC. also carries $9,899 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 Seminole Machine and Welding INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Seminole Machine and Welding INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Seminole Machine and Welding INC. have? ▼

Seminole Machine and Welding INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,642.

How many OSHA inspections has Seminole Machine and Welding INC. had? ▼

Seminole Machine and Welding INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-21 and the most recent on 2025-05-01. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Seminole Machine and Welding INC.? ▼

Seminole Machine and Welding INC. has been assessed $24,642 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,098 (a 56.1% reduction). Additionally, $9,899 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Seminole Machine and Welding INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Seminole Machine and Welding INC. has 10 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Seminole Machine and Welding INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Seminole Machine and Welding INC., resulting in $9,899 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 Seminole Machine and Welding INC. operate in? ▼

Seminole Machine and Welding INC. 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 Seminole Machine and Welding INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Seminole Machine and Welding 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 $9,899 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Seminole Machine and Welding INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Seminole Machine and Welding INC. ranks #13,665 (the top quarter 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 Seminole Machine and Welding INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Seminole Machine and Welding INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $24,642 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Salais Builders, LLC in El Paso, TX is a similar construction employer with $34,536 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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