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Smith Erectors INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Smith Erectors INC ranks #24,221 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$14,950
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,221
of 99,447 penalized employers

Smith Erectors INC in Garrett, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Smith Erectors INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,221 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Built-Rite Construction of Central Florida, INC. in Holly Hill, FL is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,950 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#24,221
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Smith Erectors INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Smith Erectors INC runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$14,950 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Smith Erectors INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.523.134.646.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILLCREST BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44NEW ZYLAND CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9QUICK CARPENTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASTANEDA CARPENTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIGUEL MARTINEZ CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KM HOMES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLIED BROTHERS CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THOMAS BARNES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24A & C CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARK YOUNG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26JUAN MAINATO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AGILE CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17EVANS ROOFING AND GU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GRUNDMAN MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLUEWATER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PIERCE CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BELLVIEW PUMP SALES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AYS HOSPITALITY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MPS CONSTRUCTION COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Smith Erectors INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Smith Erectors INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Smith Erectors INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Smith Erectors INC is the #6,230 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($14,950).

How Smith Erectors INC Compares

Smith Erectors INC's 7.00 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 above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-13

Last Inspection

2013-06-24

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $7,475 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

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

$19,500

Current Penalty Amount

$14,950

Penalty Reduction

23.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,550 from the initial assessment of $19,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Smith Erectors INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 14 3.3
Total Penalty $14,950 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,475 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Smith Erectors INC, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,950 here).

Aw Kuettel & Sons INC $14,950 MN Built-Rite Construction of Central Florida, INC. $14,950 FL JDC Construction, LLC $14,945 CT Pekin Food and Gas INC., $14,958 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hillcrest Builders 2 insp. San Diego, CA New Zyland Corporation 2 insp. Mount Laurel, NJ Alexander Hernandez 2 insp. Oshkosh, WI Quick Carpentry, INC. 2 insp. Monroe Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aw Kuettel & Sons INC
Duluth, MN
5 inspections $14,950
Built-Rite Construction of Central Florida, INC.
Holly Hill, FL
3 inspections $14,950
Dennard Electric
Odessa, TX
0 inspections $0
NC4 LLC
Westerville, OH
0 inspections $0
JDC Construction, LLC
Shelton, CT
2 inspections $14,945

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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 Smith Erectors INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Smith Erectors INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Smith Erectors INC have? ▼
Smith Erectors INC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Smith Erectors INC had? ▼
Smith Erectors INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-13 and the most recent on 2013-06-24. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Smith Erectors INC? ▼
Smith Erectors INC has been assessed $14,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,500 (a 23.3% reduction).
Does Smith Erectors INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Smith Erectors INC has 14 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 Smith Erectors INC operate in? ▼
Smith Erectors 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.
Where does Smith Erectors INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Smith Erectors INC ranks #24,221 (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 Smith Erectors INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Smith Erectors INC's total OSHA penalty of $14,950 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Built-Rite Construction of Central Florida, INC. in Holly Hill, FL is a similar construction employer with $14,950 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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