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Retail Trade · Simpsonville, SC

Upstate Pool Management

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Upstate Pool Management ranks #95,395 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$325
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#95,395
of 99,447 penalized employers

Upstate Pool Management in Simpsonville, SC has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $325. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 33 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 Upstate Pool Management once. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,395 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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,128 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. For comparison, United Hardware Distributing Company in Milbank, SD is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,453 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#95,395
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,128
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 53/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Upstate Pool Management compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Upstate Pool Management runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$325 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Upstate Pool Management.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations cited99 CENTS ONLY STORES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4GRANZIN'S MEAT MARKET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MY GIRLFRIENDS QUILT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VIVA VEGAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1INTERPRODUCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7DOCHO SERVICE STATIO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NISSAN OF FORT WORTH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4FIVE SEASONS TIRE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9JACK MADDEN FORD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2LEXUS OF WATERTOWN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ZEIGLER AUTO GROUP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7FRONTIER HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7MOSESIAN FARMS OF AL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5REYES FOOD MARKET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DON'S APPLIANCES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MOON VALLEY NURSERIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JIM MILLS NISSAN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6808 BOATS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FRANK'S NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Upstate Pool Managem…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5
Upstate Pool Management has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Upstate Pool Management in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Upstate Pool Management is the #2,934 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($325). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Upstate Pool Management ranks #6,838 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($2,128).

Combined federal exposure here: $325 OSHA penalties plus $2,128 WHD back wages (86.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Upstate Pool Management Compares

Upstate Pool Management's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-11-14

Last Inspection

2012-11-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$325

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $325 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$325

Current Penalty Amount

$325

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,453

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,128
Employees Affected
31
WHD Violations
33
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$69
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,128

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Upstate Pool Management owed $2,128 in back wages to 31 employees across 1 case and 33 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: Retail Trade

How Upstate Pool Management compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Upstate Pool Management Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $325 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $325 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Upstate Pool Management, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($325 here).

New Home Building Supply Company $325 NC Chevrolet of Irvine $325 CA Royal D Linen LLC $325 MI Trio Donut and Coffee INC $325 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

99 Cents Only Stores 1 insp. Riverside, CA Granzin's Meat Market 1 insp. New Braunfels, TX MY Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe 1 insp. Smithfield, UT Viva Vegas 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Hardware Distributing Company
Milbank, SD
2 inspections $2,453
Weaver's Flooring America of Waynesboro
Waynesboro, VA
0 inspections $0
Payless Supermarket
Saipan, MP
0 inspections $0
Moran Motor Sports
Taylor, MI
0 inspections $0
Center Point Travel Plaza
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Upstate Pool Management's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Upstate Pool Management against United Hardware Distributing Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Upstate Pool Management's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Upstate Pool Management also carries $2,128 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Upstate Pool Management safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Upstate Pool Management's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Upstate Pool Management have? ▼
Upstate Pool Management has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $325.
How many OSHA inspections has Upstate Pool Management had? ▼
Upstate Pool Management has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-14 and the most recent on 2012-11-14. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Upstate Pool Management? ▼
Upstate Pool Management has been assessed $325 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,128 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Upstate Pool Management have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Upstate Pool Management 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.
Has Upstate Pool Management been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Upstate Pool Management, resulting in $2,128 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Upstate Pool Management operate in? ▼
Upstate Pool Management operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453998). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Upstate Pool Management owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Upstate Pool Management 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 $2,128 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Upstate Pool Management rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Upstate Pool Management ranks #95,395 (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 Upstate Pool Management's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Upstate Pool Management's total OSHA penalty of $325 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Hardware Distributing Company in Milbank, SD is a similar retail trade employer with $2,453 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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