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Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services in Indianapolis, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, New Styles Body and Paint Shop in El Paso, TX is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services.

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Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services ranks #2,097 at $450 current penalty.

How Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services Compares

Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-16

Last Inspection

2013-09-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $225 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 3.8
Total Penalty $450 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $225 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

Complete Service Center $450 TX New Styles Body and Paint Shop $450 TX NW Industrial Tool INC $450 WA Great Car Care Center of Gig H $450 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Salvation Army 2 insp. Newark, NJ Sears, Roebuck and CO. 2 insp. New Castle, PA Alsco INC. 2 insp. Carson City, NV Missoula Textiles Services 2 insp. Missoula, MT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Complete Service Center
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $450
New Styles Body and Paint Shop
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $450
NW Industrial Tool INC
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $450
Great Car Care Center of Gig H
Gig Harbor, WA
2 inspections $450
Leifs Auto Collision Centers LLC
Tigard, OR
3 inspections $450

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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 Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services have? ▼
Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services had? ▼
Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-16 and the most recent on 2013-09-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services? ▼
Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services 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 Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services operate in? ▼
Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services ranks #93,626 (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 Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Edco Welding and Hydraulic Services's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, New Styles Body and Paint Shop in El Paso, TX is a similar other services employer with $450 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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