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Walker White, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walker White, INC. ranks #59,313 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,347
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,313
of 99,447 penalized employers

Walker White, INC. in Columbia, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,347. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $50,061 in back wages owed to 13 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 Walker White, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,313 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 Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $50,061 in back wages owed to 13 affected workers. For comparison, 5-T Utilities, INC. in Huntsville, TX is another construction employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#59,313
of 99,447 penalized employers
$50,061
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $50K in back wages owed across 4 WHD cases ($13K 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 Walker White, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Walker White, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$4,347 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Walker White, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.36.11013.817.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDESOUZA FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MILLENNIUM REINFORCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J&F CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FOUR SEASONS HEATING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LZ ZIMMERMAN'S CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHARLES PISIK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GRM FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6J. ROGERO CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRT CONSTRUCTION, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HERITAGE ROOFING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NORCAL PAINTERS INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17EUROTECH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALEXANDRE DO AMARAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LUIS SEGOVIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLONIAL ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VILLA CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ANTONIO ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CARLSON LATH AND PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4B & W HOME IMPROVEME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BAKER ELECTRIC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Walker White, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Walker White, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Walker White, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Walker White, INC. ranks #18,183 at $4,347 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Walker White, INC. ranks #2,238 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($50,061).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,347 OSHA penalties plus $50,061 WHD back wages (92.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Walker White, INC. Compares

Walker White, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-19

Last Inspection

2015-08-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,174

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,174 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$7,695

Current Penalty Amount

$4,347

Penalty Reduction

43.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$54,408

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,348 from the initial assessment of $7,695. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
4
Back Wages Owed
$50,061
Employees Affected
13
WHD Violations
21
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,851
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$12,515

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Walker White, INC. owed $50,061 in back wages to 13 employees across 4 cases and 21 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 Walker White, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Walker White, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $4,347 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,174 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Walker White, INC., both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,347 here).

Langlas & Associates, INC. $4,347 MT Leon D. Dematteis Construction Corporation $4,347 NY Joaquin Gonzalez Cervantes $4,348 WI Arundel Masonry LLC $4,348 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Desouza Framing, INC. 2 insp. Saint Johns, FL Millennium Reinforcing INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA J&F Construction LLC 2 insp. East Peoria, IL Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
5-T Utilities, INC.
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1 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Walker White, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Walker White, INC. against Euro Stone Craft, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Walker White, INC. also carries $50,061 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 Walker White, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Walker White, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Walker White, INC. have? ▼
Walker White, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,347.
How many OSHA inspections has Walker White, INC. had? ▼
Walker White, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-19 and the most recent on 2015-08-25. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Walker White, INC.? ▼
Walker White, INC. has been assessed $4,347 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,695 (a 43.5% reduction). Additionally, $50,061 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Walker White, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Walker White, 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.
Has Walker White, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 4 enforcement cases against Walker White, INC., resulting in $50,061 in back wages owed to 13 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Walker White, INC. operate in? ▼
Walker White, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Walker White, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Walker White, INC. 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 $50,061 in back wages owed by this employer across 4 cases.
Where does Walker White, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Walker White, INC. ranks #59,313 (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 Walker White, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Walker White, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,347 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, 5-T Utilities, INC. in Huntsville, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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