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Colonial Electric Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Colonial Electric Company, INC. ranks #58,566 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,487
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,566
of 99,447 penalized employers

Colonial Electric Company, INC. in Washington, DC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,487. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Colonial Electric Company, INC. 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,566 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Reo Contractor LLC in Hanover, MD is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $4,486 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,566
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Colonial Electric Company, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,487 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Colonial Electric Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROBERT BARRINGER, III, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17GARABAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FORTEX CONTRACTORS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ANGEL DANIEL ANDRADE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW FUTURE CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GUSTAVO LOPEZ CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOSEPH BIRKENHEIER T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6L.H. KRUEGER AND SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRANZOSO GENERAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRUEELITE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HD WEAVER DITCHING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PERFECTION MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRANKLIN MURILLO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JMC GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOLLAND BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARCIAL MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NOAH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JESUS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOMEL CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VANCE BROTHERS CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Colonial Electric Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Colonial Electric Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Colonial Electric Company, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Colonial Electric Company, INC. sits at penalty rank #17,895 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($4,487 assessed).

How Colonial Electric Company, INC. Compares

Colonial Electric Company, INC.'s 0.50 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).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-21

Last Inspection

2022-09-20

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,244

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,244 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$5,983

Current Penalty Amount

$4,487

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,496 from the initial assessment of $5,983. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Colonial Electric Company, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Colonial Electric Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $4,487 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,244 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,487 here).

K.a.G. Drywall LLC. $4,487 NH Contex Construction Company, INC. $4,488 FL Diego Tovar $4,486 TX Reo Contractor LLC $4,486 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Robert Barringer, III 2 insp. Glen Carbon, IL Garabar, INC. 2 insp. Ocean Ridge, FL Fortex Contractors Corporation 2 insp. Sicklerville, NJ Angel Daniel Andrade Cardona 2 insp. Grove City, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

K.a.G. Drywall LLC.
Dover, NH
2 inspections $4,487
Contex Construction Company, INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $4,488
Hokuto USA, Inc.
Grove City, OH
0 inspections $0
Diego Tovar
Lubbock, TX
3 inspections $4,486
Reo Contractor LLC
Hanover, MD
4 inspections $4,486

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Colonial Electric Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Colonial Electric Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Colonial Electric Company, INC. have? ▼
Colonial Electric Company, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,487.
How many OSHA inspections has Colonial Electric Company, INC. had? ▼
Colonial Electric Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-21 and the most recent on 2022-09-20. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Colonial Electric Company, INC.? ▼
Colonial Electric Company, INC. has been assessed $4,487 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,983 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Colonial Electric Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Colonial Electric Company, INC. has 1 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 Colonial Electric Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Colonial Electric Company, INC. 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.
Where does Colonial Electric Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Colonial Electric Company, INC. ranks #58,566 (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 Colonial Electric Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Colonial Electric Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,487 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, Reo Contractor LLC in Hanover, MD is a similar construction employer with $4,486 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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