S.C. Code Regs. § § 71-510
Upon completion of an inspection provided for under this part, the Safety Specialist shall confer with the employer or his representative and informally advise the employer of apparent safety and health violations disclosed by the investigation. As provided in Section 41-15-290, South Carolina Code of Laws, if the Safety Specialist concluded that conditions or practices exist which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before the imminence of such danger can be eliminated through enforcement procedures otherwise provided by State Laws, rules and regulations, he shall immediately inform the employer of such danger. If the employer does not immediately abate the danger, he shall inform the Commissioner and the affected employee(s) of the danger. The Commissioner may direct the Safety Specialist to Red Tag the area which contains such imminent danger and no person shall enter the area without the permission of the Commissioner except those persons entering the area for sole purpose of making the area safe.
S.C. Code Regs. § 71-510