Construction · Big Lake, TX

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. ranks #56,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,840
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #56,343
of 99,447 penalized employers

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. in Big Lake, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,840. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 12 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 $6,448 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Cornell Roofing and Sheet Metal in Grandview, MO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,292 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 57.1%
of violations were serious: #56,343
of 99,447 penalized employers: $6,448
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 61/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $6K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($6K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Big Lake Electric Moto…

$4,840
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$4,840 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC..

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. is the #17,066 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,840). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. at rank #8,150 of 12,785 employers ($6,448 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,840 OSHA penalties plus $6,448 WHD back wages (57.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. Compares

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC.'s 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-05-13

Last Inspection

2018-08-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,420 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

57.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,840

Penalty Reduction

57.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,288

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,560 from the initial assessment of $11,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$6,448

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$586

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$6,448

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. owed $6,448 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 12 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 Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	7	3.3
Total Penalty	$4,840	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,420	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,840 here).

Steelfab INC. $4,840 NY Premier Painting $4,840 MS John Murray $4,840 HI Miguel Zambrano Construction $4,840 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

L & K Contracting Company, INC 2 insp. Enterprise, AL Catrachos Construction, INC. 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Apbn INC. 2 insp. Toledo, OH Mid-Continental Restoration CO., INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Euro Tech Roofing, INC.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

2 inspections $11,288

5 inspections $11,289

Steve Roberts Roofing

Ukiah, CA

3 inspections $11,285

Cornell Roofing and Sheet Metal

Grandview, MO

2 inspections $11,292

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What to do with this record

Use Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. also carries $6,448 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. have? ▼

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,840.

How many OSHA inspections has Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. had? ▼

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-13 and the most recent on 2018-08-27. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC.? ▼

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. has been assessed $4,840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,400 (a 57.5% reduction). Additionally, $6,448 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. 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 Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC., resulting in $6,448 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. operate in? ▼

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. 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 $6,448 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC. ranks #56,343 (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 Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Big Lake Electric Motor Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,840 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cornell Roofing and Sheet Metal in Grandview, MO is a similar construction employer with $11,292 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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