South Dakota
As of 2024, South Dakota has 654 employers tracked by OSHA with 855 total inspections and $5.7M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $4.7M in back wages across 361 enforcement cases.
What the Data Says About South Dakota
Federal workplace enforcement in South Dakota covers 654 employers with 855 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 1,840 violations statewide, yielding 2.15 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $5.7M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $9K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $4.7M in back wages across 361 cases — an average of $13K 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 and refreshed monthly. 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.
South Dakota has 361 WHD enforcement cases on record, with $4.7M in total back wages owed to workers. Average back wages per case: $13K.
Top Violators in South Dakota
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Total Penalty + Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC. (CANTON) | 7 | 72 | $450K |
| 2 | Good Samaritan Society (Sioux Falls) | 0 | 0 | $412K |
| 3 | Strehlow Bees, Inc (Kadoka) | 0 | 0 | $405K |
| 4 | Brink Constructors (Rapid City) | 0 | 0 | $318K |
| 5 | AMTEC CORPORATION (CLEAR LAKE) | 6 | 28 | $246K |
| 6 | HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC (SIOUX FALLS) | 2 | 29 | $201K |
| 7 | DAKOTA BODIES, LLC (WATERTOWN) | 3 | 30 | $175K |
| 8 | Global Employment Agency, Inc (Sturgis) | 0 | 0 | $154K |
| 9 | Genuine Builders, Inc. (Arlington) | 0 | 0 | $147K |
| 10 | Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet (Sioux Falls) | 0 | 0 | $140K |
| 11 | Timberline Construction, Inc (Rapid City) | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| 12 | WHEELER TANK MANUFACTURING, INC. (SIOUX FALLS) | 3 | 50 | $104K |
| 13 | The Lodge at Deadwood (Deadwood) | 0 | 0 | $103K |
| 14 | NORTH CENTRAL FARMERS ELEVATOR (WARNER) | 2 | 9 | $100K |
| 15 | Custer State Park Resort (CUSTER) | 0 | 0 | $94K |
| 16 | HENRY CARLSON CONSTRUCTION LLC (SIOUX FALLS) | 2 | 20 | $92K |
| 17 | Dakota Beverage Company, Inc. (Sioux Falls) | 0 | 0 | $91K |
| 18 | CUSTOM GENETIC SOLUTIONS, LLC (MITCHELL) | 2 | 13 | $88K |
| 19 | PESKA CONSTRUCTION, INC. (SIOUX FALLS) | 4 | 9 | $88K |
| 20 | SITEWORKS INC. (SIOUX FALLS) | 3 | 4 | $82K |
All Employers in South Dakota
| Employer | City | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | SIOUX FALLS | 2 | $0 |
| PACE MANUFACTURING | BRANDON | 2 | $0 |
| BOWES CONSTRUCTION, INC. | BROOKINGS | 2 | $0 |
| OLYMPIC COMPANIES, INC. | SIOUX FALLS | 3 | $0 |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
