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Shelly & Sands

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shelly & Sands ranks #57,531 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 penalty100% serious
$4,627
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,531
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shelly & Sands 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: $4,627. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shelly & Sands 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 #57,531 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Gerardo Coronel in League City, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,627 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#57,531
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • 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.
  • 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 Shelly & Sands compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shelly & Sands runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,627 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Shelly & Sands.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.57.510.513.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBB FRAME LLC DBA FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MH1 CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE ROOFING GUYS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUPITER METAL ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MICHAEL ROBERTS CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ANGEL ARGUETA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74 X 4 GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRANCISCO ESQUIVEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARMANDO GALVAN LEOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8API GROUP INC. DBA A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NASSAL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STYRLING CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL IRON WORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RB FRAMING CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FASTWAY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OELRICH CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLOBAL SPECIALTY CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REALTO CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NYC ELEVATOR REPAIR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Shelly & Sands, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Shelly & Sands 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.

Shelly & Sands in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Shelly & Sands is the #17,543 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,627).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,627 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Shelly & Sands Compares

Shelly & Sands'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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-16

Last Inspection

2020-09-16

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,314

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,314 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$14,711

Current Penalty Amount

$4,627

Penalty Reduction

68.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,627

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,084 from the initial assessment of $14,711. 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
2

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Shelly & Sands Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $4,627 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,314 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shelly & Sands, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,627 here).

Daly Custom Homes, INC. $4,627 SD Gerardo Coronel $4,627 TX Burkholder Roofing, LLC. $4,627 PA Terino Stucco LLC $4,627 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BB Frame LLC DBA Frame Q LLC, AS Successor to Frame Q LLC, and Juan Quevedo 2 insp. Palisades Park, NJ MH1 Construction, LLC 2 insp. Waterbury, CT The Roofing Guys 2 insp. Cicero, NY Jupiter Metal Roofing 2 insp. Carrollton, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Daly Custom Homes, INC.
Sioux Falls, SD
2 inspections $4,627
Gerardo Coronel
League City, TX
2 inspections $4,627
Burkholder Roofing, LLC.
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $4,627
Terino Stucco LLC
Ramsey, NJ
2 inspections $4,627
Progressive Painting, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Shelly & Sands's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Shelly & Sands against Daly Custom Homes, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Shelly & Sands's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Shelly & Sands 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 Shelly & Sands safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shelly & Sands's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Shelly & Sands have? ▼
Shelly & Sands has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,627.
How many OSHA inspections has Shelly & Sands had? ▼
Shelly & Sands has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-16 and the most recent on 2020-09-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shelly & Sands? ▼
Shelly & Sands has been assessed $4,627 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,711 (a 68.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Shelly & Sands have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shelly & Sands has 2 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 Shelly & Sands been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Shelly & Sands, 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 Shelly & Sands operate in? ▼
Shelly & Sands operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). 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 Shelly & Sands owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Shelly & Sands 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 Shelly & Sands rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shelly & Sands ranks #57,531 (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 Shelly & Sands's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shelly & Sands's total OSHA penalty of $4,627 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, Gerardo Coronel in League City, TX is a similar construction employer with $4,627 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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