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SHERMAN R SMOOT CO
$21,630
penalties
53
viol.
18
insp.

SHERMAN R SMOOT CO

500 INDIANA AVENUE NORTHWEST, Washington, DC 20001

Inspections
18
Oct 1976 to Feb 2005 · 16 safety, 2 health
Violations
53
across 18 inspections
Penalties on record
$21,630
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 10Willful 0Repeat 0Other 43

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Inspection records

Oct 1, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123507360$6,62511 viol.

Inspection #123507360

Dates

Opened
Oct 1, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Oct 26, 1992
Contested
Nov 24, 1992
Final Order
Feb 3, 1993
Closed
Feb 8, 1993

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
4

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
11 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$10,650
Penalties on Record
$6,625
Site Address
2900 Van Ness Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (6 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001B1926.105
Safety Nets
OSHA citation code: 19260105 A
Other14$0$1,500Nov 6, 1992Nov 24, 1992Feb 3, 1993
01002B1926.59
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19260059 G01
Other14$0$0Dec 5, 1992Nov 24, 1992Feb 3, 1993
01003A1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 III
Other14$1,375$875Nov 6, 1992Nov 24, 1992Feb 3, 1993
010041926.352
Fire Prevention (Welding)
OSHA citation code: 19260352 D
Other12$1,100$0Nov 5, 1992Nov 24, 1992Feb 3, 1993
010051926.550
Cranes and Derricks
OSHA citation code: 19260550 A09
Other16$1,375$875Nov 5, 1992Nov 24, 1992Feb 3, 1993
01006A1926.852
Chutes (Demolition)
OSHA citation code: 19260852 B
Other13$3,500$2,500Oct 8, 1992Nov 24, 1992Feb 3, 1993

Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Sep 4, 1986Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#17652892$00 viol.

Inspection #17652892

Dates

Opened
Sep 4, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Oct 3, 1986
Closed
Dec 11, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
17
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2nd And T Streets Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Aug 22, 1986Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#17738238$1401 viol.

Inspection #17738238

Dates

Opened
Aug 22, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Sep 3, 1986
Closed
Sep 23, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
17
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$140
Penalties on Record
$140
Site Address
2nd And T Street Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.302
Power-Operated Hand Tools
OSHA citation code: 19260302 B07
Serious12$140$140Sep 13, 1986--
May 29, 1986Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#100426089$00 viol.

Inspection #100426089

Dates

Opened
May 29, 1986
Closing Conference Date
May 29, 1986
Closed
May 30, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
10
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2nd And T Street Ne, Washington, DC 20009
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Feb 21, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101699437$00 viol.

Inspection #101699437

Dates

Opened
Feb 21, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Feb 21, 1986
Closed
Feb 25, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
4

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2000 14th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Aug 30, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1845395$4502 viol.

Inspection #1845395

Dates

Opened
Aug 30, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Sep 4, 1984
Closed
Dec 20, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
21

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$900
Penalties on Record
$450
Site Address
1313 L St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.451
Scaffolding - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260451 D10
Serious11$450$450Nov 17, 1984--
010021926.700
Concrete and Masonry Construction - Scope, Application, and Definitions
OSHA citation code: 19260700 B02
Serious11$450$0Nov 17, 1984--
Feb 7, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#172940$4808 viol.

Inspection #172940

Dates

Opened
Feb 7, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Not recorded
Closed
May 31, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
70

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
3 serious, 5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$720
Penalties on Record
$480
Site Address
14th & U St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (6 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1926.400
Introduction (Electrical - Construction)
OSHA citation code: 19260400 H01
Serious1-$450$300Mar 18, 1984--
01001B1926.401
OSHA citation code: 19260401 C
Serious1-$0$0Mar 18, 1984--
010021926.451
Scaffolding - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260451 D10
Serious1-$270$180Mar 18, 1984--
020021926.102
Eye and Face Protection (Construction)
OSHA citation code: 19260102 A01
Other1-$0$0Mar 18, 1984--
020031926.450
Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions
OSHA citation code: 19260450 B01
Other1-$0$0Mar 18, 1984--
020041926.500
Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions
OSHA citation code: 19260500 D01
Other2-$0$0Mar 18, 1984--

Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 18, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12227815$1,3607 viol.

Inspection #12227815

Dates

Opened
Oct 18, 1976
Closing Conference Date
Dec 16, 1976
Closed
Jun 17, 1977

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
25

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,360
Penalties on Record
$1,360
Site Address
500 Indiana Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (6 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011926.451
Scaffolding - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260451 A03
Serious1-$400$400Mar 19, 1977--
010021926.451
Scaffolding - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19260451 D10
Serious1-$480$480Mar 19, 1977--
010031926.552
Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists, and Elevators
OSHA citation code: 19260552 B08
Serious1-$480$480Mar 30, 1977--
020011926.250
General Requirements for Storage
OSHA citation code: 19260250 A03
Other1-$0$0Mar 19, 1977--
020021926.400
Introduction (Electrical - Construction)
OSHA citation code: 19260400 A
Other1-$0$0Mar 19, 1977--
020031926.401
OSHA citation code: 19260401 A01
Other1-$0$0Mar 19, 1977--

Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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About these records

A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).

This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements4 citations · $1,510
1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)4 citations · $875
1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection3 citations · $3,745

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: nonresidential building construction reported 1.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 6.8%; NAICS 2362 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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