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Cable East INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cable East INC ranks #81,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$1,475
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cable East INC in Anderson, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,475. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cable East INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. For comparison, Timberridge Development INC in Portland, OR is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,475 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#81,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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 Cable East INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cable East INC runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$1,475 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cable East INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEBB CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANUEL GALLARDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HENRY CARLSON CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CIMA SERVICES LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROMA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PEREZ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VERSATILE RENOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DON & SONS CONTRACTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STEVE LUU CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMK BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OMNI EXCAVATORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DON KELLY CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COLEMAN MCDONAGH DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CELSO MACHADO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ILLINOIS MASONRY &CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PIERCE LEE ROOFING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OPIELA MECHANICAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAKO ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOUBAR EQUIPMENT CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PREFERRED SANDBLASTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34Cable East INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Cable East INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Cable East INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cable East INC ranks #26,763 at $1,475 current penalty.

How Cable East INC Compares

Cable East INC's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-25

Last Inspection

2011-02-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$738

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $738 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,475

Penalty Reduction

26.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $525 from the initial assessment of $2,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Cable East INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cable East INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $1,475 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $738 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cable East INC, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,475 here).

Cook Plumbing Corporation $1,475 IA Timberridge Development INC $1,475 OR Guerra Construction CO. $1,474 MD Marcin Construction LLC $1,474 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Webb Contractor Corporation 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Manuel Gallardo 2 insp. Tinley Park, IL Henry Carlson Construction LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Cima Services LP 2 insp. Galena Park, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cook Plumbing Corporation
Des Moines, IA
2 inspections $1,475
Timberridge Development INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $1,475
Thermodyne
Fairview Heights, IL
0 inspections $0
Guerra Construction CO.
Clarksburg, MD
2 inspections $1,474
Marcin Construction LLC
Wayne, PA
2 inspections $1,474

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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 Cable East INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cable East INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Cable East INC have? ▼
Cable East INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,475.
How many OSHA inspections has Cable East INC had? ▼
Cable East INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-25 and the most recent on 2011-02-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cable East INC? ▼
Cable East INC has been assessed $1,475 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,000 (a 26.3% reduction).
Does Cable East INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cable East INC has 3 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 Cable East INC operate in? ▼
Cable East INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cable East INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cable East INC ranks #81,655 (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 Cable East INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cable East INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,475 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, Timberridge Development INC in Portland, OR is a similar construction employer with $1,475 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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