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Professional & Technical Services · San Francisco, CA

Able Engineering Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Able Engineering Services ranks #57,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,600
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#57,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Able Engineering Services in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Able Engineering Services 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, RedZone Robotics in Pittsburgh, PA is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#57,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Able Engineering Services compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Able Engineering Services runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$4,600 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Able Engineering Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAIM NATIONAL LEASE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DRNA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MAGIC STONE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TALLEY SIGN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ME GLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5OZBURN-HESSEY LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VERTEX PHARMACEUTICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LABCONNECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HI-LEX CONTROLS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21H2O ENVIRONMENTAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN MARKETING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ANALYSIS LABORATORIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GOTHIC LANDSCAPING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NOAA NATIONAL WEATHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MUBEA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WASHAKIE RENEWABLE E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8QUANTA POWER GENERAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MAGNA SEATING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROOKS GRAY SIGN CO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Able Engineering Ser…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Able Engineering Services has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Able Engineering Services in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Able Engineering Services is the #240 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($4,600).

How Able Engineering Services Compares

Able Engineering Services's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-12-03

Last Inspection

2018-03-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,533

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,533 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$25,550

Current Penalty Amount

$4,600

Penalty Reduction

82.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,950 from the initial assessment of $25,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Able Engineering Services compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Able Engineering Services Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.6
Violations 6 1.2
Total Penalty $4,600 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,533 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Able Engineering Services, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,600 here).

Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine $4,600 MI Infinity Mountings of NY, LLC $4,626 NY Southern Valve & Metals, LLC $4,645 GA Intertek Testing Services NA INC $4,550 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Aim National Lease 3 insp. Gainesville, GA Drna 3 insp. Cabo Rojo, PR Lighthouse for the Blind INC 3 insp. Seattle, WA Magic Stone 3 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine
Saginaw, MI
4 inspections $4,600
C & S Consultants, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
0 inspections $0
Grass Master Inc
Sandy, UT
0 inspections $0
RedZone Robotics
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
Pharma-Bio Serv., Inc.
Dorado, PR
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Able Engineering Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Able Engineering Services's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Able Engineering Services have? ▼
Able Engineering Services has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Able Engineering Services had? ▼
Able Engineering Services has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-03 and the most recent on 2018-03-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Able Engineering Services? ▼
Able Engineering Services has been assessed $4,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,550 (a 82.0% reduction).
What industry does Able Engineering Services operate in? ▼
Able Engineering Services operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541330). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Able Engineering Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Able Engineering Services ranks #57,744 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Able Engineering Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Able Engineering Services's total OSHA penalty of $4,600 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, RedZone Robotics in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar professional & technical services employer with $0 in current penalties.
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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