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Sumter Steel Erectors

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sumter Steel Erectors has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$1,375
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$13,297
Back wages owed

Sumter Steel Erectors in Sumter, SC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,375. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 19 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sumter Steel Erectors 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $13,297 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, Chesapeake Controls, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
17%
of penalized employers rank lower
$13,297
in back wages recovered

How Sumter Steel Erectors compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sumter Steel Erectors runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$1,375 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Sumter Steel Erectors

The federal enforcement record for Sumter Steel Erectors in Sumter, SC includes 3 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) 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 $1,375 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,375 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $458. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.20x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $13,297 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-05-18 to 2012-07-03, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-18

Last Inspection

2012-07-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$458

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $458 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$1,375

Current Penalty Amount

$1,375

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,672

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$13,297
Employees Affected
7
WHD Violations
19
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,900
Avg Back Wages per Case
$13,297

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sumter Steel Erectors owed $13,297 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 19 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 Sumter Steel Erectors compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sumter Steel Erectors Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $1,375 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $458 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sumter Steel Erectors safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sumter Steel Erectors's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Sumter Steel Erectors have? ▼
Sumter Steel Erectors has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Sumter Steel Erectors had? ▼
Sumter Steel Erectors has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-18 and the most recent on 2012-07-03. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sumter Steel Erectors? ▼
Sumter Steel Erectors has been assessed $1,375 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $13,297 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sumter Steel Erectors have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sumter Steel Erectors has 4 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 Sumter Steel Erectors been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sumter Steel Erectors, resulting in $13,297 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sumter Steel Erectors operate in? ▼
Sumter Steel Erectors operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). 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 Sumter Steel Erectors owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sumter Steel Erectors 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 $13,297 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Sumter Steel Erectors's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sumter Steel Erectors's total OSHA penalty of $1,375 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chesapeake Controls, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA 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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