Tier 3 Elevated

106261 - THE ELECTRIC GUYS INC

📍 18425 DODD BLVD, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044🏭 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (NAICS 238210)📅 2023-06-22
$75,000.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
396
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 106261 - THE ELECTRIC GUYS INC — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at 18425 DODD BLVD, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $75,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-06-22.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $75,000.00 is more than 20.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 14, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 30, 2023. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $25,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement record for The Electric Guys Inc. reveals a critical breakdown in fundamental electrical safety protocols, characterized by a triad of high-gravity serious violations. The concurrent citation of standards 1926.21(b)(2

Industry Benchmark (MN)

This facility's $75,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,220.

$1,220
State Avg
$75,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 14, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.28(a)
Serious
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 14, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(01)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 14, 2023Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was 106261 - THE ELECTRIC GUYS INC cited for?

106261 - THE ELECTRIC GUYS INC received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $75,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-06-22.

How much was 106261 - THE ELECTRIC GUYS INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $75,000.00 against 106261 - THE ELECTRIC GUYS INC in LAKEVILLE, MN. Average per citation: $25,000.00.

Is 106261 - THE ELECTRIC GUYS INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, 106261 - THE ELECTRIC GUYS INC has a risk score of 16 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $75,000.00 is above the industry average.