This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Southern Structural Steel Safety Record

Smithfield, VA · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 11/06/2008

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern Structural Steel in Smithfield, Virginia has 26 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $5,222 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1999 to 2008.

Southern Structural Steel, located in Smithfield, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 26 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,222.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

26 Violations
6 Inspections
12 Serious
$5,222 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($0)
Serious?
12 ($5,222)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1999
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1999
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1999
OSHA initially proposed $12,700 in penalties for Southern Structural Steel, later reduced to $5,222 — a 59% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
4 citations $525
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $1,225
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
3 citations $735
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
2 citations $735
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/06/2008 Planned? Smithfield, VA 7 $1,785
11/05/2008 Planned? Smithfield, VA 3 $1,050
11/08/2006 Planned? Smithfield, VA 0 $0
05/05/2005 Planned? Smithfield, VA 0 $0
05/05/2005 Planned? Smithfield, VA 0 $0
05/17/1999 Planned? Smithfield, VA 16 $2,387

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