Establishment profile
RCS CONSTRUCTION
SIOUX AVENUE AND COTEAU STREET, PIERRE, SD, 57501
237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Summary
RCS CONSTRUCTION has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 20 years of recorded history, with $900 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 66th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 65 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RCS CONSTRUCTION appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $900 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C02 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
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 2373 within SD. Peer group: 65 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RCS CONSTRUCTION. 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 RCS CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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 RCS CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in SD — for RCS CONSTRUCTION, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other RCS CONSTRUCTION operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 19 citations · 8S&S · 19 contractor · $9,545 proposed / $9,377 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8941946 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Jan 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,314 | $2,314 |
| 8941945 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Jan 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,314 | $2,314 |
| 8941944 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Jan 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,314 | $2,314 |
| 9304610 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $453 | $453 |
| 9304607 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $453 | $453 |
| 9395574 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Dec 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $217 | $217 |
| 9340066 | Rapid City Quarry & Mill Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Apr 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $168 | — |
| 9304611 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Aug 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9304609 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Aug 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9304608 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Aug 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941510 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Jan 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941508 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Jan 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941507 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Jan 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941506 | GCC Dacotah Inc Pennington, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Jan 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8824002 | Coeur Wharf Lawrence, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | May 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8824001 | Coeur Wharf Lawrence, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | May 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8753400 | Coeur Wharf Lawrence, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | May 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8753399 | Coeur Wharf Lawrence, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | May 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6588741 | Coeur Wharf Lawrence, SD contractor: RCS Construction Inc. | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in SD — for RCS CONSTRUCTION, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other RCS CONSTRUCTION locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-017824 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2005 | Dec 2005 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 RCS CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RCS CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RCS CONSTRUCTION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-22 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $900 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RCS CONSTRUCTION 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 RCS CONSTRUCTION's OSHA violation history?
- RCS CONSTRUCTION has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $900 in total penalties.
- How does RCS CONSTRUCTION's safety record compare to its industry?
- RCS CONSTRUCTION operates in the highway, street, and bridge construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.