2 & 3 ELECTRIC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 2 & 3 ELECTRIC — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at 300 N. FLOWER ST. 7TH FLOOR, SANTA ANA, CA 92703 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $65,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-07-01.
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 $65,550.00 is more than 18.2× 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 CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 6 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 10, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 8 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 cumulative penalty of $65,550.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $8,193.75 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for 2 & 3 Electric reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental electrical safety protocols and administrative oversight, characteristic of a high-risk operational environment. The citations issued under Cal/OSHA Title
This facility's $65,550 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,217.
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What OSHA violations was 2 & 3 ELECTRIC cited for?
2 & 3 ELECTRIC received 8 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $65,550.00. The inspection opened on 2016-07-01.
How much was 2 & 3 ELECTRIC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $65,550.00 against 2 & 3 ELECTRIC in SANTA ANA, CA. Average per citation: $8,193.75.
Is 2 & 3 ELECTRIC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 2 & 3 ELECTRIC has a risk score of 17 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 $65,550.00 is above the industry average.