Establishment profile
PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC
241 GLASSMASTER RD, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072
332323 — Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
Summary
PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 7 years of recorded history, with $1,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 50th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 290 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $1,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 G05 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $375 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0136 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3323 within SC. Peer group: 290 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PALMETTO SOUTHERN 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 PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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 PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PALMETTO SOUTHERN 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 PALMETTO SOUTHERN 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 PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Homeland SecurityNEW SECURITY GATE FOR SECTOR CHARLESTONcontract · Last action 2011-08-22$67,599
- Department of DefenseWING OPTICAL TURNSTILEcontract · Last action 2019-01-29$63,388
- Department of Homeland SecurityPRI 3 GATE REPAIR KJZI CEU WO: 21-123 PROJECT: 17843872contract · Last action 2021-07-26$59,317
- Department of Homeland SecurityPRIORITY 1 "ITEM IS NOT ACCOUNTABLE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MANUAL, COMDTINST M4500.5 (SERIES)"contract · Last action 2019-05-14$27,980
- Department of Homeland SecurityINSTALLATION OF GATE OPERATOR SYSTEM AIR STATION SAVANNAH SAVANNAH GA SEE DOC RMKS FOR SOW"E.contract · Last action 2012-08-27$26,322
- Department of DefenseTANDEM TURNSTILEcontract · Last action 2012-06-29$21,557
- Department of Homeland SecurityCOMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF AIR STATION SAVANNAH'S FRONT VEHICLE GATE, INCLUDING 20'W X 6'H HEAVY DUTY ALUMINUM CANTILEVER GATE WITH HARDWARE, BARB WIRE ARM KIT, GATE EDGE KIT, REACTION FIN SET, FABRICATION, FREIGHT, INSTALLATION, CALIBRATIONcontract · Last action 2026-04-22$19,999
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF STATION OAK ISLAND FRONT GATE REPAIRcontract · Last action 2013-08-01$14,336
- Department of Homeland SecurityREPAIRS FOR FRONT GATE DEALING WITH WORK ORDER 18-061 FROM CEU MIAMIcontract · Last action 2018-08-23$12,863
- Department of Homeland SecurityCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT GATE OPENER LOCATED AT COAST GUARD STATION HOBUCKEN AS PER THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK STATEMENTcontract · Last action 2011-05-31$12,433
- Department of DefensePREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ON GOVERNMENT OWNED CANTILEVER GATES.contract · Last action 2009-03-23$7,900
- General Services AdministrationCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE NEW CABLE FOR RECENTLY REPLACED CRASH BEAM AND SPARE CRASH BEAM AND CABLE TO HAVE ONSITE FOR FUTURE NEED AT THE SIDNEY L. CHRISTIE FEDERAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 845 5TH AVENUE, HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA.contract · Last action 2009-08-19$4,075
- Department of DefenseCRASH BARRIER ARM YOKE WITH CABLEcontract · Last action 2008-09-30$3,691
- Department of Homeland SecurityLOCK ASSEMBLY AND GATE REPAIRcontract · Last action 2017-10-12$3,537
- Department of Homeland SecuritySUPPLIES TO FIX FRONT GATE - PALMETTO SOUTHERN QUOTEcontract · Last action 2014-11-17$3,486
- Department of DefensePREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CANTILEVER GATEScontract · Last action 2014-05-07$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238990 - ALL OTHER SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2026-04-22. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-02 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $1,800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC's OSHA violation history?
- PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 4 violations and $1,800 in total penalties.
- How does PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- PALMETTO SOUTHERN INC operates in the ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.