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American Southwest Electric

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Southwest Electric has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty82% serious
$53,777
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,580
of 100,495 penalized employers

American Southwest Electric in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,777. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Southwest Electric 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 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, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jorge Marquez-Hernandez in Alpharetta, GA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $53,760 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How American Southwest Electric compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Southwest Electric runs far above peers (8.0x 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

$53,777 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What the Data Says About American Southwest Electric

The federal enforcement record for American Southwest Electric in Las Vegas, NV includes 3 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 3.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (81.8%) 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 $75,473 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $53,777 - a 28.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $17,926. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-09-01 to 2024-12-06, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-09-01

Last Inspection

2024-12-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,926

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $17,926 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$75,473

Current Penalty Amount

$53,777

Penalty Reduction

28.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,696 from the initial assessment of $75,473. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How American Southwest Electric compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Southwest Electric Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $53,777 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,926 $3,361
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Jared Rudlong Construction
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Stewart Electrical Contractors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Southwest Electric safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Southwest Electric's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 American Southwest Electric have? ▼
American Southwest Electric has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,777.
How many OSHA inspections has American Southwest Electric had? ▼
American Southwest Electric has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-09-01 and the most recent on 2024-12-06. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Southwest Electric? ▼
American Southwest Electric has been assessed $53,777 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $75,473 (a 28.7% reduction).
Does American Southwest Electric have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Southwest Electric has 9 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.
What industry does American Southwest Electric operate in? ▼
American Southwest Electric 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.
How does American Southwest Electric's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Southwest Electric's total OSHA penalty of $53,777 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (8.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jorge Marquez-Hernandez in Alpharetta, GA is a similar construction employer with $53,760 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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