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Hawkeye Electric

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hawkeye Electric has a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$9,277
Back wages owed

Hawkeye Electric in Center Point, IA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $9,277 in back wages owed to 32 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hawkeye Electric once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $9,277 in back wages owed to 32 affected workers. For comparison, Stoltzfus Builders in Williamsport, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,276 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
31%
of penalized employers rank lower
$9,277
in back wages recovered

How Hawkeye Electric compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hawkeye Electric runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Hawkeye Electric

The federal enforcement record for Hawkeye Electric in Center Point, IA includes 1 OSHA inspection and 3 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (33.3%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $6,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,000 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,000. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $9,277 in back wages owed to 32 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-01-31 to 2011-01-31, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-01-31

Last Inspection

2011-01-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% 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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,277

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $6,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$9,277
Employees Affected
32
WHD Violations
43
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$290
Avg Back Wages per Case
$9,277

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Hawkeye Electric owed $9,277 in back wages to 32 employees across 1 case and 43 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Hawkeye Electric compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hawkeye Electric Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $3,000 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,000 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hawkeye Electric safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hawkeye Electric's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 Hawkeye Electric have? ▼
Hawkeye Electric has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Hawkeye Electric had? ▼
Hawkeye Electric has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-31 and the most recent on 2011-01-31. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hawkeye Electric? ▼
Hawkeye Electric has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,000 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $9,277 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Hawkeye Electric have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hawkeye Electric has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Hawkeye Electric been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hawkeye Electric, resulting in $9,277 in back wages owed to 32 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hawkeye Electric operate in? ▼
Hawkeye Electric operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238210). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Hawkeye Electric owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hawkeye Electric owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $9,277 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Hawkeye Electric's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hawkeye Electric's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stoltzfus Builders in Williamsport, PA is a similar construction employer with $12,276 in current penalties.

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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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