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Ridgway, PA

Southern Hemisphere, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Hemisphere, LLC ranks #53,779 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,265
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#53,779
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Hemisphere, LLC in Ridgway, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,265. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Hemisphere, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,779 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Unknown industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Howell Custom Builders INC in Berthoud, CO is another unknown employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,800 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#53,779
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Hemisphere, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Unknown per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Hemisphere, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$5,265 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Unknown employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Hemisphere, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.433.54.108.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOMS AND BORDER P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALOHA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MICRONESIAN BROKERS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FECHKO EXCAVATING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNKNOWN ROOFER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BECOTEK MFG., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28MAGORIAN MINE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22PAR FORMS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MAXTON MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GIRE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RC ALUMINUM INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14COULSON BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0POLYFAB DISPLAY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNKNOWN ROOFER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EASTERN BOATS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TRI-STATE ROOFING AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ASCENCIO, JUAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GILMAN BUILDING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VULCAN MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CUMBERLAND CONCRETE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31Southern Hemisphere,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Southern Hemisphere, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Unknown peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Southern Hemisphere, LLC Compares

Southern Hemisphere, LLC's 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Unknown sector average of 2.8 violations per employer.

Against the Unknown industry average of $3,328 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-06-20

Last Inspection

2014-10-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,755

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,211

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $1,755 per inspection vs. the Unknown average of $1,211.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

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

$7,020

Current Penalty Amount

$5,265

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,755 from the initial assessment of $7,020. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Nationwide Unknown peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Hemisphere, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,265 here).

Grayson Construction CORP. $5,200 NY Arturo M. Garica & Maria D. Carmen Cosio Hernandez $5,615 CA Adrian Ramos $4,800 TX Howell Custom Builders INC $4,800 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Customs and Border Protection 3 insp. El Paso, TX Aloha Construction 3 insp. Normal, IL Micronesian Brokers INC. 3 insp. Maite, GU Fechko Excavating INC. 3 insp. Medina, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Unknown

Showing 5 of 177 other employers tracked in this sector.

Grayson Construction CORP.
Westhampton Beach, NY
2 inspections $5,200
Arturo M. Garica & Maria D. Carmen Cosio Hernandez
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $5,615
Adrian Ramos
El Paso, TX
4 inspections $4,800
Howell Custom Builders INC
Berthoud, CO
2 inspections $4,800
El Constructor, LLC
Riverview, FL
2 inspections $4,774

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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 Southern Hemisphere, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Hemisphere, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Unknown industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Hemisphere, LLC have? ▼
Southern Hemisphere, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,265.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Hemisphere, LLC had? ▼
Southern Hemisphere, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-20 and the most recent on 2014-10-20. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Hemisphere, LLC? ▼
Southern Hemisphere, LLC has been assessed $5,265 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,020 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Southern Hemisphere, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Hemisphere, LLC has 11 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.
Where does Southern Hemisphere, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Hemisphere, LLC ranks #53,779 (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 Southern Hemisphere, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Hemisphere, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,265 is above the Unknown industry average of $3,328 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Howell Custom Builders INC in Berthoud, CO is a similar unknown employer with $4,800 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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