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Wholesale Trade · Greenville, SC

Southern Water Treatment Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. ranks #94,574 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
$376
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,574
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. in Greenville, SC 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: $376. 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 Water Treatment Company, 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 #94,574 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 Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aquatech Seafood LLC in Anchorage, AK is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $376 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#94,574
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$376 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Water Treatment Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEE PACKAGING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HANSEN'S TRUCK SALVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7D.B.E. MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ABC METAL RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EXETER-IVANHOE CITRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WAYNE COUNTY FRUIT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CAPTAIN MARDEN'S SEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILL STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANHATTAN BEER DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POLYMER CONCENTRATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRESH THYME FARMERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RESERVE MARINE TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARDWARE RESOURCES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERITAGE USED CAR AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EMPIRE SENECA RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMBRIDGE STREET MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH TEXAS MOULDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGRO-JAL FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ACME SCRAP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Southern Water Treat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade 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 Water Treatment Company, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. is the #4,286 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($376).

How Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. Compares

Southern Water Treatment Company, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-07

Last Inspection

2013-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $188 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$376

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $374 from the initial assessment of $750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $376 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $188 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Water Treatment Company, INC., both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($376 here).

Aquatech Seafood LLC $376 AK Rosy Bros INC $375 MI Kitchen Suppliers INC $375 MI JKD Products INC $375 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dee Packaging Solutions, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, DE Hansen's Truck Salvage, INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, LLC 2 insp. Greeley, CO Abc Metal Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aquatech Seafood LLC
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $376
Rosy Bros INC
Dryden, MI
3 inspections $375
Waccamaw Metal Recycling
Myrtle Beach, SC
2 inspections $375
Kitchen Suppliers INC
Brighton, MI
2 inspections $375
JKD Products INC
Clearfield, UT
2 inspections $375

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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 Water Treatment Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Water Treatment Company, 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 Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. have? ▼
Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $376.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. had? ▼
Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-07 and the most recent on 2013-05-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Water Treatment Company, INC.? ▼
Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. has been assessed $376 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $750 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Water Treatment Company, 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 Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Water Treatment Company, INC. ranks #94,574 (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 Water Treatment Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Water Treatment Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $376 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aquatech Seafood LLC in Anchorage, AK is a similar wholesale trade employer with $376 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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