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Small Business Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Small Business Group, INC. ranks #31,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$11,174
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#31,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Small Business Group, INC. in Beaufort, SC has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,174. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Small Business Group, INC. 6 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hadley Construction INC in Henrico, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,172 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#31,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Small Business Group, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Small Business Group, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$11,174 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Small Business Group, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWARRIOR STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6VALLEY FRAMERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13LASCO CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1WESTBURY VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10COLONIAL WEBB CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0MARIO CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11COUNTY OF CAMDEN DEP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22NDX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3WIELAND CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0O'BRIEN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1BREEDEN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7SKANSKA-TRAYLOR-SHEA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MILES CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3SMOOT CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3TUTUJAN HILL GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7DRESSELER & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3MONAHAN CO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7W.M. JORDAN CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0REAL CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26Small Business Group…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10
Small Business Group, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Small Business Group, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Small Business Group, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,667 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($11,174 assessed).

How Small Business Group, INC. Compares

Small Business Group, INC.'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 runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-01-10

Last Inspection

2018-05-01

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,862

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,862 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$29,500

Current Penalty Amount

$11,174

Penalty Reduction

62.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,326 from the initial assessment of $29,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Small Business Group, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $11,174 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,862 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,174 here).

Kaptive Construction & Preservation $11,175 CA Crestline Paving & Excavating CO., INC. $11,172 OH Hadley Construction INC $11,172 VA Jem Contracting CORP. $11,177 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Warrior Steel, LLC 6 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Valley Framers LLC 6 insp. Spring Valley, NY Lasco Contracting LLC 6 insp. Richmond, VA Westbury Vill DPW 6 insp. Westbury, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kaptive Construction & Preservation
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $11,175
Crestline Paving & Excavating CO., INC.
Toledo, OH
2 inspections $11,172
Hadley Construction INC
Henrico, VA
2 inspections $11,172
Jem Contracting CORP.
New York, NY
3 inspections $11,177
LA Michoacana Meat Market
Houston, TX
1 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 Small Business Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Small Business Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 6 inspections, including 8 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 Small Business Group, INC. have? ▼
Small Business Group, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,174.
How many OSHA inspections has Small Business Group, INC. had? ▼
Small Business Group, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-10 and the most recent on 2018-05-01. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Small Business Group, INC.? ▼
Small Business Group, INC. has been assessed $11,174 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,500 (a 62.1% reduction).
Does Small Business Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Small Business Group, INC. has 8 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 Small Business Group, INC. operate in? ▼
Small Business Group, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Small Business Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Small Business Group, INC. ranks #31,940 (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 Small Business Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Small Business Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,174 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hadley Construction INC in Henrico, VA is a similar construction employer with $11,172 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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