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Kleppinger Electric CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. ranks #79,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,713
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,166
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. in Easton, MD 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: $1,713. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #79,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Leonard's Carpet Services, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#79,166
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 Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$1,713 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kleppinger Electric CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedP&T CUSTOM HOMES INC.,, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRAME & FINISH CARPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ALL COUNTY CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ERNEST P. BREAUX ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DELFINO ROMERO SOTELO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WARREN GARAGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HMA QUALITY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AYALA & SANTAMARIA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTH FLORIDA STRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DON P CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RP REMODELING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KYRIOS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROSENWACH GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOSCANA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLUE SKY CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARROW BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TMZ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WIESE CONSTRUCTION &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Kleppinger Electric …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #25,752 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,713 assessed).

How Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. Compares

Kleppinger Electric CO., INC.'s 3.00 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 (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-19

Last Inspection

2018-03-19

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$857

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $857 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,713

Penalty Reduction

42.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,287 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $1,713 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $857 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kleppinger Electric CO., INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,713 here).

Jensen Builders LTD. $1,713 IA Beaman's, INC $1,715 CA Thompson Suskind, L.P. $1,715 CA Lowery Construction Company INC $1,715 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

P&T Custom Homes INC., 2 insp. Schaumburg, IL Frame & Finish Carpenters, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL All County Construction INC 2 insp. Vancouver, WA Township of Montgomery Department of Public Works 2 insp. Skillman, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jensen Builders LTD.
Fort Dodge, IA
5 inspections $1,713
Leonard's Carpet Services, Inc.
Long Beach, CA
0 inspections $0
Alonzo Collins Masonry
Pickerington, OH
0 inspections $0
Beaman's, INC
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $1,715
Jired Contracting LLC
Kingsville, MD
2 inspections $1,715

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kleppinger Electric CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. have? ▼
Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,713.
How many OSHA inspections has Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. had? ▼
Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-19 and the most recent on 2018-03-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kleppinger Electric CO., INC.? ▼
Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. has been assessed $1,713 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 42.9% reduction).
Does Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. 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 Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Kleppinger Electric CO., 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 Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kleppinger Electric CO., INC. ranks #79,166 (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 Kleppinger Electric CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kleppinger Electric CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,713 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Leonard's Carpet Services, Inc. in Long Beach, CA 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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