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Administrative & Waste Services · Houston, TX

M.C. Lighting Maintenance

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), M.C. Lighting Maintenance ranks #28,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$12,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

M.C. Lighting Maintenance in Houston, TX 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: $12,800. 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.C. Lighting Maintenance 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 #28,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rivertown Landscaping Service in Olive Branch, MS is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#28,220
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.C. Lighting Maintenance compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows M.C. Lighting Maintenance runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$12,800 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is M.C. Lighting Maintenance.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWARK DEPARTMENT OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ROBERT JOHNSON DBA J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WALLACE WINDOW CLEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MICROTECH CONTRACTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STAFFPOINT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ATLAS TREE SERVICE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MASTER FIRE DUCT CLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY ABATEMENT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ASI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WALKERS TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRISTOL ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENVIRO TECH PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4APPLE, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EVERGREEN ARBORISTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ON TARGET CONTR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SOLSTICE LAWN CARE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EXCEL TREE EXPERT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RIGHTWAY REMEDIATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M.C. Lighting Mainte…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
M.C. Lighting Maintenance has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services 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.C. Lighting Maintenance in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, M.C. Lighting Maintenance ranks #969 at $12,800 current penalty.

How M.C. Lighting Maintenance Compares

M.C. Lighting Maintenance's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-13

Last Inspection

2012-06-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $6,400 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% 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

$12,800

Current Penalty Amount

$12,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How M.C. Lighting Maintenance compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric M.C. Lighting Maintenance Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $12,800 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,400 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for M.C. Lighting Maintenance, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,800 here).

E.L. Harvey & Sons INC $12,800 MA Island Heights $12,800 NJ Ramco Enterprises L.P. $12,825 CA The M. Weiss Group, LLC $12,768 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Newark Department of Public Works 2 insp. Newark, NJ Robert Johnson DBA Johnson Services 2 insp. Colonial Beach, VA Wallace Window Cleaning CO 2 insp. Jackson, MS Microtech Contracting CORP. 2 insp. Maplewood, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

E.L. Harvey & Sons INC
New Bedford, MA
2 inspections $12,800
Island Heights
Island Heights, NJ
2 inspections $12,800
National Cinema Services (Corporate)
San Diego, CA
0 inspections $0
Labor Ready
Colorado Springs, CO
0 inspections $0
Rivertown Landscaping Service
Olive Branch, MS
0 inspections $0

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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.C. Lighting Maintenance safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, M.C. Lighting Maintenance's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does M.C. Lighting Maintenance have? ▼
M.C. Lighting Maintenance has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,800.
How many OSHA inspections has M.C. Lighting Maintenance had? ▼
M.C. Lighting Maintenance has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-13 and the most recent on 2012-06-19. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for M.C. Lighting Maintenance? ▼
M.C. Lighting Maintenance has been assessed $12,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does M.C. Lighting Maintenance have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. M.C. Lighting Maintenance has 2 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.C. Lighting Maintenance operate in? ▼
M.C. Lighting Maintenance operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561790). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does M.C. Lighting Maintenance rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, M.C. Lighting Maintenance ranks #28,220 (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 M.C. Lighting Maintenance's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
M.C. Lighting Maintenance's total OSHA penalty of $12,800 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rivertown Landscaping Service in Olive Branch, MS is a similar administrative & waste services 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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