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Cochran Electric CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cochran Electric CO. has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Cochran Electric CO. in Jackson, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of 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 Cochran Electric CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. 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 $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC in Wheat Ridge, CO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Cochran Electric CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIKE KRUEGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NELCO PROPERTIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36MILLER FAMILY CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LEODEGARIO SOLANO NA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRISTIAN ROLANDO ALV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEKTON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KROHMER PLUMBING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NOVA CONCRETE CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALPERCATA FRAMING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19INO VELASQUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ML FARM SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AFAV CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EDGAR ALFREDO MARQUE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOSE CONEJO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TIMBERVIEW CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF UPPER FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CROOMS MASONRY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CAPITAL CITY CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JNM CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16Cochran Electric CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Cochran Electric CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

How Cochran Electric CO. Compares

Cochran Electric CO.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Cochran Electric CO. to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-01-19

Last Inspection

2023-01-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Cochran Electric CO. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cochran Electric CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cochran Electric CO., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mike Krueger 2 insp. Perrysburg, OH Nelco Properties LLC 2 insp. San Diego, CA Miller Family Construction, LLC 2 insp. Perrysburg, OH Leodegario Solano Navarrete 2 insp. Cypress, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC
Wheat Ridge, CO
2 inspections $0
C. Abbonizio Contractors
Chester, PA
2 inspections $0
Controlled Asbestos, INC.
Madrid, IA
2 inspections $0
Unknown
Clifton, NJ
3 inspections $0
Hardaway Construction CORP. of TN
Fort Campbell, KY
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cochran Electric CO. against Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cochran Electric CO.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Cochran Electric CO. also carries $0 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 Cochran Electric CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cochran Electric CO.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cochran Electric CO. have? ▼
Cochran Electric CO. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Cochran Electric CO. had? ▼
Cochran Electric CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-01-19 and the most recent on 2023-01-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cochran Electric CO.? ▼
Cochran Electric CO. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Cochran Electric CO. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cochran Electric CO., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cochran Electric CO. operate in? ▼
Cochran Electric CO. 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 Cochran Electric CO. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cochran Electric CO. 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Cochran Electric CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cochran Electric CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC in Wheat Ridge, CO is a similar construction employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.