Construction · Las Vegas, NV

Helix Electric

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Helix Electric ranks #80,654 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 7 violations across 11 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,550
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #80,654
of 99,447 penalized employers

Helix Electric in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,550. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $20,899 in back wages owed to 25 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 Helix Electric 11 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,654 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 far above peers (5.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $20,899 in back wages owed to 25 affected workers. For comparison, Martinez Masonry in Heath, OH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,440 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection: 28.6%
of violations were serious: #80,654
of 99,447 penalized employers: $20,899
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $21K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($10K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Helix Electric

$1,550
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Helix Electric runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,550 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Helix Electric.

Helix Electric has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Helix Electric in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Helix Electric ranks #26,331 at $1,550 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Helix Electric ranks #4,465 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($20,899).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,550 OSHA penalties plus $20,899 WHD back wages (93.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Helix Electric Compares

Helix Electric's 0.64 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 well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-05-05

Last Inspection

2023-10-11

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$141

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 11 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $141 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

28.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,715

Current Penalty Amount

$1,550

Penalty Reduction

88.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$22,449

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,165 from the initial assessment of $13,715. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$20,899

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$836

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$10,450

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Helix Electric owed $20,899 in back wages to 25 employees across 2 cases and 25 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 Helix Electric compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Helix Electric	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.0
Violations	7	3.3
Total Penalty	$1,550	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$141	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Helix Electric, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,550 here).

Delta Electrical, INC. $1,550 TN Duvall Brothers, INC. $1,550 MD Ann Arbor Asphalt & Concrete Paving LLC $1,550 MI Cross Renovation, INC. $1,550 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Oscar Cruz Construction 11 insp. Washington, DC A C Framers INC 11 insp. Redding, CA RJCL Corporation 11 insp. Saipan, MP Wilshire Construction LP 11 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

S. Donadic INC.

New York, NY

2 inspections $22,449

W&K Construction Carpentry INC.

Wilmette, IL

2 inspections $22,450

4X Construction Group, LLC

2 inspections $22,440

Fastrak Masonry, INC.

Mobile, AL

2 inspections $22,440

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What to do with this record

Use Helix Electric's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Helix Electric against S. Donadic INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Helix Electric's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
Helix Electric also carries $20,899 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Helix Electric safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Helix Electric's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 7 violations across 11 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 Helix Electric have? ▼

Helix Electric has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,550.

How many OSHA inspections has Helix Electric had? ▼

Helix Electric has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-05 and the most recent on 2023-10-11. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Helix Electric? ▼

Helix Electric has been assessed $1,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,715 (a 88.7% reduction). Additionally, $20,899 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Helix Electric have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Helix Electric has 2 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.

Has Helix Electric been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Helix Electric, resulting in $20,899 in back wages owed to 25 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Helix Electric operate in? ▼

Helix Electric 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.

What should I do if Helix Electric owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Helix 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 $20,899 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Helix Electric rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Helix Electric ranks #80,654 (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 Helix Electric's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Helix Electric's total OSHA penalty of $1,550 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Martinez Masonry in Heath, OH is a similar construction employer with $22,440 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.