Construction · Richwood, TX

LC Electric

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LC Electric ranks #31,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$11,520
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

LC Electric in Richwood, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LC Electric 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Buffalo's Best Roofing Company LLC in Buffalo, NY is another construction employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $11,518 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#31,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How LC Electric compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LC Electric runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$11,520 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 LC Electric.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT WHITE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAIME MARTINEZ HERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERARDO SERVIN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SIMS CRANE & EQUIPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JR COMPLETE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8I.M. STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY IRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION GRADING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AGUIRRE BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RMA STATE RENOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLUE WATERS FRAMING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARABAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MPD MASTER CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PHOENIX COATINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MERICLE MECHANICAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ED DAVIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PETER K. FRUEH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROTECTOR MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALMANZA ROOFING CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JLP REMODELING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LC Electric, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
LC Electric has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

LC Electric in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, LC Electric ranks #8,384 at $11,520 current penalty.

How LC Electric Compares

LC Electric's 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-02-20

Last Inspection

2018-08-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,760 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$19,218

Current Penalty Amount

$11,520

Penalty Reduction

40.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,698 from the initial assessment of $19,218. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric LC Electric Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $11,520 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,760 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 LC Electric safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, LC Electric's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 LC Electric have?
LC Electric has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,520.
How many OSHA inspections has LC Electric had?
LC Electric has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-20 and the most recent on 2018-08-02. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LC Electric?
LC Electric has been assessed $11,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,218 (a 40.1% reduction).
Does LC Electric have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. LC Electric has 3 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 LC Electric operate in?
LC 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.
Where does LC Electric rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, LC Electric ranks #31,083 (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 LC Electric's safety record compare to industry average?
LC Electric's total OSHA penalty of $11,520 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Buffalo's Best Roofing Company LLC in Buffalo, NY is a similar construction employer with $11,518 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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