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Decorah Electric, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Decorah Electric, INC. ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,100
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Decorah Electric, INC. in Calmar, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Decorah Electric, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Harvey Construction INC. in Cockeysville, MD is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,100 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 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 Decorah Electric, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Decorah Electric, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,100 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Decorah Electric, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.96.712.518.324.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASSOCIATED READY MIX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JA GENERAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AD-LER ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BEST DEAL HOME IMPRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19DNT CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BENDICION CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EMISSAEL ESPANA CARR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BRW CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BRINKMANN CONSTRUCTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHWEST SIGNAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14KINGS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WILLIAM YANG LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARMANDO MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VIRGINIA EQUIPMENT A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WATSON CIVIL CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COOLEY CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DANCO CONSTRUCTION I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ABSOLUTE GENERAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23COMANCHE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Decorah Electric, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Decorah Electric, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Decorah Electric, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Decorah Electric, INC. sits at penalty rank #24,226 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,100 assessed).

How Decorah Electric, INC. Compares

Decorah Electric, 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-02

Last Inspection

2012-10-24

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $700 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

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

$5,250

Current Penalty Amount

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,150 from the initial assessment of $5,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Decorah Electric, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $2,100 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $700 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,100 here).

Kevcor Contracting CORP. $2,100 VA McLean-Behm Steel Erectors, INC. $2,100 GA Combs Construction Company, INC. $2,100 NC Jorge Alejandro Noland $2,100 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Associated Ready Mixed Concrete, INC. 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA Global Experience Specialists, INC. 3 insp. Chicago, IL Ja General Construction LLC 3 insp. Morristown, NJ Ad-Ler Roofing, INC. 3 insp. Odessa, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Harvey Construction INC.
Cockeysville, MD
2 inspections $2,100
Horneys Masonry Limited Liability Company
Easton, MD
2 inspections $2,100
DNP Home Improvement
Washington, DC
2 inspections $2,100
Armando Construction
Cranston, RI
2 inspections $2,100
Advanced Systems Construction, LLC
Highland, UT
2 inspections $2,100

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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 Decorah Electric, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Decorah Electric, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Decorah Electric, INC. have? ▼
Decorah Electric, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Decorah Electric, INC. had? ▼
Decorah Electric, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-02 and the most recent on 2012-10-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Decorah Electric, INC.? ▼
Decorah Electric, INC. has been assessed $2,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,250 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Decorah Electric, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Decorah 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 Decorah Electric, INC. operate in? ▼
Decorah Electric, 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 Decorah Electric, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Decorah Electric, INC. ranks #75,701 (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 Decorah Electric, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Decorah Electric, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,100 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harvey Construction INC. in Cockeysville, MD is a similar construction employer with $2,100 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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