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Steve Smith Drywall

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steve Smith Drywall has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,074
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,639
of 100,495 penalized employers

Steve Smith Drywall in Buda, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,074. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Steve Smith Drywall 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Anytime Works INC. in Bismarck, ND is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,074 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
24%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Steve Smith Drywall compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Steve Smith Drywall runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,074 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Steve Smith Drywall

The federal enforcement record for Steve Smith Drywall in Buda, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) 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 $2,074 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,074 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,037. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-11-27 to 2024-11-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-11-27

Last Inspection

2024-11-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,037

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,037 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$2,074

Current Penalty Amount

$2,074

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Steve Smith Drywall compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Steve Smith Drywall Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $2,074 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,037 $3,361
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Victor Alfaro
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2 inspections $2,074
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2 inspections $2,074
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2 inspections $2,074
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steve Smith Drywall safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Steve Smith Drywall's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 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 Steve Smith Drywall have? ▼
Steve Smith Drywall has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,074.
How many OSHA inspections has Steve Smith Drywall had? ▼
Steve Smith Drywall has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-27 and the most recent on 2024-11-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Steve Smith Drywall? ▼
Steve Smith Drywall has been assessed $2,074 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Steve Smith Drywall have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Steve Smith Drywall 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.
What industry does Steve Smith Drywall operate in? ▼
Steve Smith Drywall operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Steve Smith Drywall's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Steve Smith Drywall's total OSHA penalty of $2,074 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Anytime Works INC. in Bismarck, ND is a similar construction employer with $2,074 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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