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M. W. Butler Electrical LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,050
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. 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. W. Butler Electrical LLC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Iron Works Fire Protection CO., LLC in Wolfeboro, NH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,050 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$1,050 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 M. W. Butler Electrical LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY REDEVELOPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FORTUNE PAINTING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ALB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WEIHE CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CM & ASSOCIATES CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LLAMAS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAN'S EXCAVATING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MENA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BARRIGA ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SALVADOR ORDONEZ CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE IDEAL COMPANY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOBO MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STRONG MAN ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HILLTOWN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALWAYS UNDERGROUND I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MGM DRYWALL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMOUFLAGE MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TWO STATES EXTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RONCONE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RIVERVIEW CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M. W. Butler Electri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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. W. Butler Electrical LLC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. ranks #28,249 at $1,050 current penalty.

How M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. Compares

M. W. Butler Electrical LLC.'s 1.50 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-26

Last Inspection

2015-09-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $525 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$1,050

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $1,050 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $525 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for M. W. Butler Electrical LLC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,050 here).

Triangle Construction CO INC $1,050 SC JT2 INC. $1,050 CA Scott Roofing, LLC $1,050 NV Eastern Contractors CO., INC. $1,050 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City Redevelopment, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Fortune Painting Company, INC. DBA Fortune Restoration Painting & Masonry 2 insp. Chicago, IL Alb Construction LLC 2 insp. Frederick, MD Weihe Construction INC 2 insp. Westfield, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Woltco INC
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2 inspections $1,050
Iron Works Fire Protection CO., LLC
Wolfeboro, NH
2 inspections $1,050
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2 inspections $1,050
Olympus Painting Contractors INC.
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2 inspections $1,050
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Johnstown, CO
2 inspections $1,050

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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. W. Butler Electrical LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, M. W. Butler Electrical LLC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. have? ▼
M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.
How many OSHA inspections has M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. had? ▼
M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-26 and the most recent on 2015-09-22. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for M. W. Butler Electrical LLC.? ▼
M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties.
Does M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. 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 M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. operate in? ▼
M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. 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 M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, M. W. Butler Electrical LLC. ranks #85,936 (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. W. Butler Electrical LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
M. W. Butler Electrical LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,050 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, Iron Works Fire Protection CO., LLC in Wolfeboro, NH is a similar construction employer with $1,050 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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