Construction · Baltimore, MD

Malstrom Electric INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Malstrom Electric INC ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Malstrom Electric INC in Baltimore, MD 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: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Malstrom Electric INC 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 #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, BNK Construction INC in Lakewood, WA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#92,988
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 Malstrom Electric INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Malstrom Electric INC runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Malstrom Electric INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLUEWATER ENERGY SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SECURITY PAVING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PEACH STATE ROOFING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ESTATE CUSTOM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14D&M CONSTRUCTION ETC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMERALD INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIGGE CRANE AND RIGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SING DA CORP. DBA. C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STONE MASTERS AND GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15C&M CONSTRUCTION, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PALMA ROOFING & CARP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CASTRO ROOFING AND C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GONZALEZ ROOFING EXT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AGUILERA CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOSE MARTINEZ MENDOZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PANDO'S FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KENRY CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GEN II BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FORTUNE PAINTING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13YUKON KUSKOKWIM HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Malstrom Electric INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Malstrom Electric INC 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.

Malstrom Electric INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Malstrom Electric INC sits at penalty rank #30,767 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($500 assessed).

How Malstrom Electric INC Compares

Malstrom Electric INC'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 (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-26

Last Inspection

2014-05-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$2,325

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

78.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,825 from the initial assessment of $2,325. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Malstrom Electric INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $250 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Malstrom Electric INC, both outside MD 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 Malstrom Electric INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Malstrom Electric INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Malstrom Electric INC have?
Malstrom Electric INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Malstrom Electric INC had?
Malstrom Electric INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-26 and the most recent on 2014-05-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Malstrom Electric INC?
Malstrom Electric INC has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,325 (a 78.5% reduction).
Does Malstrom Electric INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Malstrom Electric INC has 1 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 Malstrom Electric INC operate in?
Malstrom Electric 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 Malstrom Electric INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Malstrom Electric INC ranks #92,988 (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 Malstrom Electric INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Malstrom Electric INC's total OSHA penalty of $500 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, BNK Construction INC in Lakewood, WA is a similar construction employer with $500 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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