State enforcement profile · #53 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in South Carolina
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Carolina has 2,555 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 2,833 OSHA inspections and $3.0M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $35.0M in back wages across 1,528 enforcement cases.
- 2,555
- Employers
- 2,833
- Inspections
- $3.0M
- OSHA penalties
- $35.0M
- Back wages
The state in one line
South Carolina ranks #53 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 5,382 violations cited across 2,833 inspections and $35.0M in wages recovered for workers.
- #53
- of 56 states by penalties
- 1.90
- violations per inspection
- $1K
- avg penalty per employer
- 1,528
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
South Carolina's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- South Carolina averages 1.90 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See South Carolina's single worst-cited employer in full detail. KBRwyle Technology Solutions, LLC. record
- Compare South Carolina against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Iowa record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about South Carolina
Federal workplace enforcement in South Carolina covers 2,555 employers with 2,833 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 5,382 violations statewide, yielding 1.90 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $3.0M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $1K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $35.0M in back wages across 1,528 cases - an average of $23K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where South Carolina ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$1,161 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in South Carolina
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KBRwyle Technology Solutions, LLC. Goose Creek | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| 2 | Balcazar Nature Harvesting Batesburg | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| 3 | Plastic Omnium Greer | 0 | 0 | $935K |
| 4 | Diversified Medical Healthcare Greenville | 0 | 0 | $875K |
| 5 | 167 Raw Charleston | 0 | 0 | $624K |
| 6 | Life Cycle Engineering North Charleston | 0 | 0 | $573K |
| 7 | Williamsburg County Transit System Kingstree | 0 | 0 | $482K |
| 8 | The Boeing Company North Charleston | 2 | 0 | $463K |
| 9 | Detyens Shipyards, INC. North Charleston | 27 | 61 | $312K |
| 10 | South Carolina Department of Mental Health Columbia | 0 | 0 | $297K |
| 11 | Titan Peach Farms, Inc. Ridge Spring | 0 | 0 | $295K |
| 12 | Effex Management Solutions Gray Court | 0 | 0 | $294K |
| 13 | Tipsy Tacos Greenville | 0 | 0 | $284K |
| 14 | Richland County School District One Columbia | 2 | 3 | $261K |
| 15 | Happy China Restaurant West Columbia | 0 | 0 | $252K |
| 16 | LMD and Assc Charleston | 0 | 0 | $234K |
| 17 | MedTrust Ambulance Services Hanahan | 0 | 0 | $212K |
| 18 | Grandeur Management, Inc. Myrtle Beach | 0 | 0 | $202K |
| 19 | CPC Medical Transportation Columbia | 0 | 0 | $193K |
| 20 | Health First/Rapid Care Charleston | 0 | 0 | $190K |
All employers in South Carolina
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Industries in South Carolina
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within South Carolina.
Top Cities in South Carolina
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within South Carolina (of 88 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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