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A-C Electric Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A-C Electric Company has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$66,590
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$1,131
Back wages owed

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,590. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,131 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A-C Electric Company 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,131 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Mota Construction CORP in Shrewsbury, MA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $67,640 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower
$1,131
in back wages recovered

How A-C Electric Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows A-C Electric Company runs far above peers (9.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$66,590 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($66,590) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,590 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About A-C Electric Company

The federal enforcement record for A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $66,590 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $66,590 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $33,295. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (9.9x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,131 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2019-06-18 to 2025-01-02, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-18

Last Inspection

2025-01-02

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33,295

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $33,295 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$66,590

Current Penalty Amount

$66,590

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$67,721

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,131
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
10
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$283
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,131

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that A-C Electric Company owed $1,131 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 10 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How A-C Electric Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A-C Electric Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $66,590 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,295 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A-C Electric Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A-C Electric Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does A-C Electric Company have? ▼
A-C Electric Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,590.
How many OSHA inspections has A-C Electric Company had? ▼
A-C Electric Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-18 and the most recent on 2025-01-02. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A-C Electric Company? ▼
A-C Electric Company has been assessed $66,590 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,131 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does A-C Electric Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A-C Electric Company has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has A-C Electric Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against A-C Electric Company, resulting in $1,131 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does A-C Electric Company operate in? ▼
A-C Electric Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238210). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if A-C Electric Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe A-C Electric Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,131 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does A-C Electric Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A-C Electric Company's total OSHA penalty of $66,590 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (9.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mota Construction CORP in Shrewsbury, MA is a similar construction employer with $67,640 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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