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Frey Electric Construction Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. ranks #7,090 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$39,724
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#7,090
of 99,447 penalized employers

Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,724. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. 6 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,090 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Outlaw Roofing (DBRA) in Klamath Falls, OR is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#7,090
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$39,724 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Frey Electric Construction Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF BRIDGETON DE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25SHELCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9JAMERSON LEWIS CONST…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12J & L ROOFING CO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2TESLA MOTORS NV, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0NVR INC DBA RYAN HOMES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0HOIER EXCAVATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14LINGO CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6COMMODORE BUILDERS C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2MOTLEY & MOTLEY INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2UNKNOWN/INVALID ESTA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0WARRIOR STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6LASCO CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1COLONIAL WEBB CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0MARIO CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11COUNTY OF CAMDEN DEP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22NDX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3WIELAND CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0O'BRIEN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1Frey Electric Constr…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8
Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,694 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($39,724 assessed).

How Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. Compares

Frey Electric Construction Company, INC.'s 1.33 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 far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-01-12

Last Inspection

2026-02-23

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,621

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $6,621 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$43,256

Current Penalty Amount

$39,724

Penalty Reduction

8.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,532 from the initial assessment of $43,256. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $39,724 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,621 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,724 here).

West Milford Department of Public Works $39,700 NJ Selectbuild Nevada, INC. $39,688 NV Miguel Dominguez Soriano $39,667 OH A & P Construction and Steel Erectors, INC. $39,782 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

City of Bridgeton Department of Public Works 6 insp. Bridgeton, NJ Shelco, INC. 6 insp. Charlotte, NC Jamerson Lewis Construction INC 6 insp. Lynchburg, VA J & L Roofing CO 6 insp. Grand Rapids, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
West Milford Department of Public Works
West Milford, NJ
2 inspections $39,700
Outlaw Roofing (DBRA)
Klamath Falls, OR
0 inspections $0

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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 Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Frey Electric Construction Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 6 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. have? ▼
Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,724.
How many OSHA inspections has Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. had? ▼
Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-12 and the most recent on 2026-02-23. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Frey Electric Construction Company, INC.? ▼
Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. has been assessed $39,724 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,256 (a 8.2% reduction).
Does Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. has 7 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 Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Frey Electric Construction 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 Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Frey Electric Construction Company, INC. ranks #7,090 (the top 10% 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 Frey Electric Construction Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Frey Electric Construction Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $39,724 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Outlaw Roofing (DBRA) in Klamath Falls, OR 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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