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Professional & Technical Services · Atlanta, GA

First Tech Communications

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), First Tech Communications ranks #49,680 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,075
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

First Tech Communications in Atlanta, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,075. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected First Tech Communications 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,680 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carpe Diem Group, LLC in Beverly Hills, CA is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How First Tech Communications compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows First Tech Communications runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$6,075 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is First Tech Communications.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE CANADA-FRANCE-HA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PREFERRED QUALITY SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIDELIS LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ABACUS SOLUTIONS GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WORLEY PARSONS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN ANALYTICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DEIBEL LABORATORIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ABLE ENGINEERING AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EISENMANN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONSERVATIVE ENVIRON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARAMARK MANAGEMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2103581 - NVA GRAND R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1804 SIGNS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HYDRA DISTRIBUTION &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF ORANGE COVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STEPHL ENGINEERING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RAGINGWIRE DATA CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MSA LABS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INERTIA ENGINEERING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HARD SURFACE SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8First Tech Communica…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
First Tech Communications has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical 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.

First Tech Communications in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, First Tech Communications ranks #198 at $6,075 current penalty.

How First Tech Communications Compares

First Tech Communications's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-10

Last Inspection

2012-02-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,038

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,038 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$8,100

Current Penalty Amount

$6,075

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,025 from the initial assessment of $8,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How First Tech Communications compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric First Tech Communications Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 6 1.2
Total Penalty $6,075 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,038 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for First Tech Communications, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,075 here).

Technique INC $6,068 MI 416 Johnson Properties, LTD. $6,088 PA US Elogistics Service CORP $6,025 CA Gorecon, INC. $6,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation 2 insp. Kamuela, HI Preferred Quality Services INC. 2 insp. Grand Rapids, MI Fidelis Logistics 2 insp. West Sacramento, CA Abacus Solutions Group, LLC 2 insp. Fairborn, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Emergtech Business Solutions
Farmington, MI
0 inspections $0
Technique INC
Jackson, MI
5 inspections $6,068
Carpe Diem Group, LLC
Beverly Hills, CA
0 inspections $0
Hidden Rivers
Spokane, WA
0 inspections $0
416 Johnson Properties, LTD.
Bridgeport, PA
2 inspections $6,088

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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 First Tech Communications safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, First Tech Communications's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does First Tech Communications have? ▼
First Tech Communications has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,075.
How many OSHA inspections has First Tech Communications had? ▼
First Tech Communications has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-10 and the most recent on 2012-02-14. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for First Tech Communications? ▼
First Tech Communications has been assessed $6,075 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,100 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does First Tech Communications have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. First Tech Communications has 6 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 First Tech Communications operate in? ▼
First Tech Communications operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541990). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does First Tech Communications rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, First Tech Communications ranks #49,680 (the upper 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 First Tech Communications's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
First Tech Communications's total OSHA penalty of $6,075 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carpe Diem Group, LLC in Beverly Hills, CA is a similar professional & technical services 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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