Establishment profile
DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.
1024 15TH STREET, COLUMBUS, GA, 31901
238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Summary
DE BEST PLUMBING, INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 16 years of recorded history, with $10,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,442 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DE BEST PLUMBING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $10,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0032 A02 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2382 within GA. Peer group: 1,442 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2010 | HEAD,STEEL BEAM,STEEL,STRUCK BYFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238220 - PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2013-09-29. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-05 | Accident | 6 | 4 | $10,600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- PARKER ENGINEERING AND MECHANICAL, INC.NORCROSS — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOAEN MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR, INCSAVANNAH — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DE BEST PLUMBING, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- DE BEST PLUMBING, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 6 violations and $10,600 in total penalties.
- How does DE BEST PLUMBING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- DE BEST PLUMBING, INC. operates in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.
- Has DE BEST PLUMBING, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving DE BEST PLUMBING, INC..