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SMC Plastering, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), SMC Plastering, INC. ranks #86,110 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
$1,020
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,110
of 99,447 penalized employers

SMC Plastering, INC. in Houston, TX 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: $1,020. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected SMC Plastering, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,110 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. For comparison, GM Construction in Fort Collins, CO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,020 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#86,110
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 SMC Plastering, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows SMC Plastering, INC. runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$1,020 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 SMC Plastering, INC..

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: 9NOCE ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE ROOFING GUYS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MICHAEL 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: 2API 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: 8HILARIO DOMINGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RB 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: 6SMC Plastering, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
SMC Plastering, 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.

SMC Plastering, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, SMC Plastering, INC. ranks #28,386 at $1,020 current penalty.

How SMC Plastering, INC. Compares

SMC Plastering, 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 well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-22

Last Inspection

2015-05-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$510

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $510 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

$1,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,020

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $680 from the initial assessment of $1,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric SMC Plastering, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $1,020 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $510 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for SMC Plastering, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,020 here).

GM Construction $1,020 CO International LLC $1,020 WA Laman Construction $1,020 GU HH Construction $1,020 MP

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 Noce Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Brunswick, OH The Roofing Guys 2 insp. Cicero, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

GM Construction
Fort Collins, CO
2 inspections $1,020
International LLC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $1,020
Laman Construction
Maite, GU
2 inspections $1,020
HH Construction
Saipan, MP
2 inspections $1,020
Nelson Construction Services
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $1,020

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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 SMC Plastering, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, SMC Plastering, INC.'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 SMC Plastering, INC. have? ▼
SMC Plastering, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,020.
How many OSHA inspections has SMC Plastering, INC. had? ▼
SMC Plastering, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-22 and the most recent on 2015-05-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for SMC Plastering, INC.? ▼
SMC Plastering, INC. has been assessed $1,020 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,700 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does SMC Plastering, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. SMC Plastering, INC. 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.
What industry does SMC Plastering, INC. operate in? ▼
SMC Plastering, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does SMC Plastering, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, SMC Plastering, INC. ranks #86,110 (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 SMC Plastering, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
SMC Plastering, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,020 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, GM Construction in Fort Collins, CO is a similar construction employer with $1,020 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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