Construction · San Diego, CA

Carter Electric

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carter Electric ranks #57,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,600
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #57,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carter Electric in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,600. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $6,278 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carter Electric once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 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). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,278 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, TS Roofing in Laramie, WY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,880 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #57,744
of 99,447 penalized employers: $6,278
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 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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Carter Electric

$4,600
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Carter Electric 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

$4,600 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Carter Electric.

Carter Electric has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

Carter Electric in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Carter Electric is the #17,589 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,600). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Carter Electric at rank #8,241 of 12,785 employers ($6,278 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,600 OSHA penalties plus $6,278 WHD back wages (57.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Carter Electric Compares

Carter Electric's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-10-12

Last Inspection

2012-10-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,600 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,150

Current Penalty Amount

$4,600

Penalty Reduction

73.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,878

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,550 from the initial assessment of $17,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$6,278

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$571

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$6,278

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Carter Electric owed $6,278 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 Carter Electric compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Carter Electric	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	3	3.3
Total Penalty	$4,600	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,600	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carter Electric, 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).

C and a Roofing $4,600 CO G. Kidd INC. $4,600 PA Branco Enterprises, INC $4,600 MO PC Construction, INC $4,600 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

J Torres Construction 1 insp. Colorado Springs, CO All Climate Refrigeration 1 insp. Independence, MO All Weather Roofing INC. 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM Mark's Valley Grading, INC. 1 insp. Mesa, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

T-Dyne Contractors INC.

El Paso, TX

2 inspections $10,877

TS Roofing

Laramie, WY

2 inspections $10,880

RG Professional Carpenter

Rockford, IL

0 inspections $0

Iowa Wall Systems, INC.

Cedar Falls, IA

4 inspections $10,875

Straight Up Roofing

Bangor, ME

2 inspections $10,882

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What to do with this record

Use Carter Electric's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Carter Electric against T-Dyne Contractors INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Carter Electric also carries $6,278 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 Carter Electric safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Carter Electric's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 Carter Electric have? ▼

Carter Electric has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,600.

How many OSHA inspections has Carter Electric had? ▼

Carter Electric has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-12 and the most recent on 2012-10-12. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Carter Electric? ▼

Carter Electric has been assessed $4,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,150 (a 73.2% reduction). Additionally, $6,278 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Carter Electric have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Carter Electric has 2 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 Carter Electric been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Carter Electric, resulting in $6,278 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 Carter Electric operate in? ▼

Carter Electric operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238210). 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 Carter Electric owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Carter Electric 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 $6,278 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Carter Electric rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carter Electric 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 Carter Electric's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Carter Electric's total OSHA penalty of $4,600 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, TS Roofing in Laramie, WY is a similar construction employer with $10,880 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.