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Sterling Design

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sterling Design has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,020
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$29,051
Back wages owed

Sterling Design in Barrigada, GU has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,020. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $29,051 in back wages owed to 55 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sterling Design once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $29,051 in back wages owed to 55 affected workers. For comparison, Drevo, Inc. in Palm Coast, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
13%
of penalized employers rank lower
$29,051
in back wages recovered

How Sterling Design compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sterling Design 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Sterling Design

The federal enforcement record for Sterling Design in Barrigada, GU includes 1 OSHA inspection and 3 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $1,020 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,020 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,020. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.15x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $29,051 in back wages owed to 55 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-06-07 to 2016-06-07, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2016-06-07

Last Inspection

2016-06-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,020

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,020 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$1,020

Current Penalty Amount

$1,020

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$30,071

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$29,051
Employees Affected
55
WHD Violations
55
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$528
Avg Back Wages per Case
$29,051

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sterling Design owed $29,051 in back wages to 55 employees across 1 case and 55 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Sterling Design compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sterling Design Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $1,020 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,020 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sterling Design safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sterling Design's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Sterling Design have? ▼
Sterling Design has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,020.
How many OSHA inspections has Sterling Design had? ▼
Sterling Design has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-07 and the most recent on 2016-06-07. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sterling Design? ▼
Sterling Design has been assessed $1,020 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $29,051 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sterling Design have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sterling Design has 1 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.
Has Sterling Design been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sterling Design, resulting in $29,051 in back wages owed to 55 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sterling Design operate in? ▼
Sterling Design operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Sterling Design owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sterling Design owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $29,051 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Sterling Design's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sterling Design's total OSHA penalty of $1,020 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Drevo, Inc. in Palm Coast, FL is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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