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Southern Steel & Construction LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Steel & Construction LLC ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Steel & Construction LLC in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. 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 Steel & Construction LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 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, Caledonia Excavating INC in Grand Rapids, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Steel & Construction LLC runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Southern Steel & Construction LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAXIMUM CONTRACTOR C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMERALD INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16US TANK PAINTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22THREE BROTHERS CONCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HIGHTOWER STEEL, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUBFLOOR SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH PROGRESS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARDENAS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10QUEENS LAND BUILDER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SANTANDER & ESPANA LLP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JESUS HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14POWER HOME SOLAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3REGAL RIGGING & DEMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VENTURE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MARKETONE BUILDERS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EMBREY BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RIGID CONSTRUCTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUHL CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RCS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8QUICK CARPENTRY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Southern Steel & Con…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Southern Steel & Construction LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Southern Steel & Construction LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Southern Steel & Construction LLC is the #26,923 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,400).

How Southern Steel & Construction LLC Compares

Southern Steel & Construction LLC's 1.50 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 (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-14

Last Inspection

2012-01-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $700 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% 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

$5,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,400

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,200 from the initial assessment of $5,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Southern Steel & Construction LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Steel & Construction LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $1,400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $700 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Steel & Construction LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).

Rempfer Construction INC $1,400 VA Maricruz Barcenas $1,400 TX Suburban Drywall, INC. $1,400 WI Global Contracting Concepts, LLC. $1,400 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maximum Contractor CORP 2 insp. Collegeville, PA Emerald INC. 2 insp. Elk Grove Village, IL US Tank Painting, INC. 2 insp. Bayville, NJ Three Brothers Concrete INC. 2 insp. Davie, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

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3 inspections $1,400
A1 Women Builders INC
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3 inspections $1,400
Raul Barraza
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2 inspections $1,400
Caledonia Excavating INC
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2 inspections $1,400

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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 Steel & Construction LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Steel & Construction LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 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 Southern Steel & Construction LLC have? ▼
Southern Steel & Construction LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Steel & Construction LLC had? ▼
Southern Steel & Construction LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-14 and the most recent on 2012-01-05. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Steel & Construction LLC? ▼
Southern Steel & Construction LLC has been assessed $1,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,600 (a 75.0% reduction).
Does Southern Steel & Construction LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Steel & Construction LLC has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Southern Steel & Construction LLC operate in? ▼
Southern Steel & Construction LLC 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 Southern Steel & Construction LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Steel & Construction LLC ranks #82,453 (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 Steel & Construction LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Steel & Construction LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,400 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, Caledonia Excavating INC in Grand Rapids, MI is a similar construction employer with $1,400 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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