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Blackwell Electric, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blackwell Electric, INC. ranks #48,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$6,350
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,465
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blackwell Electric, INC. in Lampasas, TX 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: $6,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Blackwell Electric, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Powerhouse Solar INC in Redding, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,300 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#48,465
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Blackwell Electric, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Blackwell Electric, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$6,350 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Blackwell Electric, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPPL MONTANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PIGEON SANITAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GAR BENNETT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FORT FAIRFIELD UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41LINDEN - WATER DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRACY CITY PUBLIC UT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HENDERSON - WATER DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLEASON - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WATERLOO VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOOSICK FALLS VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF EAST GALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DETROIT EDISON CO FE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GOSHEN VILL WASTEWAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CAYUGA VILL SEWAGE L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DUKE ENERGY GENERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF CHICAGO HEIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FAIRFIELD SUISUN SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CORTLAND WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF BOWLING GREEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Blackwell Electric, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Blackwell Electric, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Blackwell Electric, INC. in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Blackwell Electric, INC. ranks #481 at $6,350 current penalty.

How Blackwell Electric, INC. Compares

Blackwell Electric, INC.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-03

Last Inspection

2011-03-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,175 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

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

$7,050

Current Penalty Amount

$6,350

Penalty Reduction

9.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $700 from the initial assessment of $7,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Blackwell Electric, INC. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Blackwell Electric, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $6,350 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,175 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,350 here).

Trenton Water Company $6,300 NJ Amerigas Propane LP $6,300 NY Nalco Company $6,300 NV Powerhouse Solar INC $6,300 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

PPL Montana, LLC 2 insp. Colstrip, MT White Pigeon Sanitation 2 insp. White Pigeon, MI Gar Bennett, LLC 2 insp. Reedley, CA Fort Fairfield Utilities District 2 insp. Fort Fairfield, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trenton Water Company
Trenton, NJ
4 inspections $6,300
Amerigas Propane LP
Oswego, NY
2 inspections $6,300
Nalco Company
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $6,300
Powerhouse Solar INC
Redding, CA
2 inspections $6,300
Borough of Berlin Sewer Department
Berlin, NJ
2 inspections $6,300

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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 Blackwell Electric, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Blackwell Electric, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Blackwell Electric, INC. have? ▼
Blackwell Electric, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Blackwell Electric, INC. had? ▼
Blackwell Electric, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-03 and the most recent on 2011-03-10. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Blackwell Electric, INC.? ▼
Blackwell Electric, INC. has been assessed $6,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,050 (a 9.9% reduction).
Does Blackwell Electric, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Blackwell Electric, 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.
What industry does Blackwell Electric, INC. operate in? ▼
Blackwell Electric, INC. operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Blackwell Electric, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Blackwell Electric, INC. ranks #48,465 (the upper 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 Blackwell Electric, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Blackwell Electric, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,350 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Powerhouse Solar INC in Redding, CA is a similar utilities employer with $6,300 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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