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M J Shelton General Engineering INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), M J Shelton General Engineering INC ranks #51,216 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 7 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,780
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#51,216
of 99,447 penalized employers

M J Shelton General Engineering INC in Chico, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,780. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected M J Shelton General Engineering INC 7 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,216 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Florida Lemark Corp (Maimi FBI) in Miami, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#51,216
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (0.9 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 M J Shelton General Engineering INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,780 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 M J Shelton General Engineering INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCDC DEVELOPMENT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10COSTA CONTRACTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6MARTIN IRON WORKS, I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 41ELIEZER J PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 36PROFUS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24STRIKER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19CATSKILL TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23ROYAL HOME IMPROVEME…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5LENNAR CAROLINAS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3HOAR CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0LOFTCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12GRUNWELL-CASHERO CO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15ROBERT M KAYA BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9CHRISTA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5HELIX ELECTRIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1TOMCO ELECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0I CAM CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11INTEC GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10DRAGAS MANAGEMENT CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4SKANSKA USA BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1M J Shelton General …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6
M J Shelton General Engineering INC has 7 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.

M J Shelton General Engineering INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, M J Shelton General Engineering INC sits at penalty rank #15,268 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($5,780 assessed).

How M J Shelton General Engineering INC Compares

M J Shelton General Engineering INC's 0.86 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2018-06-27

Last Inspection

2025-06-16

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$826

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 7 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $826 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$5,780

Current Penalty Amount

$5,780

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How M J Shelton General Engineering INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric M J Shelton General Engineering INC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $5,780 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $826 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for M J Shelton General Engineering INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,780 here).

Roofmasters Roofing CO., INC. $5,779 NY PMV-Designers Builders $5,782 GU Interstate Electrical Services Corporation $5,783 VT German Gutierrez $5,783 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

CDC Development, LLC 7 insp. Las Vegas, NV Costa Contracting, INC. 7 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Martin Iron Works, INC. 7 insp. Reno, NV Eliezer J Perez 7 insp. Longmeadow, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

JML Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA
0 inspections $0
Roofmasters Roofing CO., INC.
Buffalo, NY
2 inspections $5,779
Florida Lemark Corp (Maimi FBI)
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
R.G. Murphy Marine Construction
Bishopville, MD
0 inspections $0
PMV-Designers Builders
Tamuning, GU
6 inspections $5,782

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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 M J Shelton General Engineering INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, M J Shelton General Engineering INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 7 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does M J Shelton General Engineering INC have? ▼
M J Shelton General Engineering INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,780.
How many OSHA inspections has M J Shelton General Engineering INC had? ▼
M J Shelton General Engineering INC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-27 and the most recent on 2025-06-16. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for M J Shelton General Engineering INC? ▼
M J Shelton General Engineering INC has been assessed $5,780 in current OSHA penalties.
Does M J Shelton General Engineering INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. M J Shelton General Engineering INC has 0 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.
What industry does M J Shelton General Engineering INC operate in? ▼
M J Shelton General Engineering INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does M J Shelton General Engineering INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, M J Shelton General Engineering INC ranks #51,216 (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 M J Shelton General Engineering INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
M J Shelton General Engineering INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,780 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Florida Lemark Corp (Maimi FBI) in Miami, FL 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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