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McBrayer Electric INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McBrayer Electric INC. ranks #80,358 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,598
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,358
of 99,447 penalized employers

McBrayer Electric INC. in Buffalo, WV 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: $1,598. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McBrayer 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 #80,358 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Paul Mercer, Inc. in Fonda, IA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#80,358
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 McBrayer Electric INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McBrayer Electric INC. runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$1,598 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 McBrayer Electric INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.137.750.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJ.T. THORPE & SON, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JE & SON CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A ROOTER MAN OF PITT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF SANTA ROSA/S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15APG CONSTRUCTION SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONNECTED GENERAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOLLENBERG-BETZ INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CENTRAL ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4L & S FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JM CARIBBEAN BUILDER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BUILDING AMERICA STR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ABHE & SVOBODA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48SKANSKA USA CIVIL WEST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3URBAN CONCRETE CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DAMUTH TRANE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VD CONSTRUCTION SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MTM ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RPK CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALVARO LOZANO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TMI ELECTRICAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8McBrayer Electric INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
McBrayer 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.

McBrayer Electric INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, McBrayer Electric INC. sits at penalty rank #26,243 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,598 assessed).

How McBrayer Electric INC. Compares

McBrayer 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 (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-23

Last Inspection

2011-06-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$799

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $799 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,130

Current Penalty Amount

$1,598

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $532 from the initial assessment of $2,130. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric McBrayer Electric INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $1,598 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $799 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McBrayer Electric INC., both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,598 here).

Electrical General Corporation $1,599 MD Hallack Contr $1,600 MI Alfredo Painting & Construction $1,600 CO Hex Contractors, LLC $1,600 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

J.T. Thorpe & Son, INC. 2 insp. Benicia, CA Je & Son Construction LLC 2 insp. Upper Saddle River, NJ A Rooter Man of Pittsburgh LLC 2 insp. Butler, PA City of Santa Rosa/Streets 2 insp. Santa Rosa, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stuen Construction
Deadwood, SD
0 inspections $0
Paul Mercer, Inc.
Fonda, IA
0 inspections $0
Mario's Painting (Oak Haven)
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Electrical General Corporation
Easton, MD
2 inspections $1,599
Haire Plumbing & Mechanical Company, Inc.
Fayetteville, NC
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 McBrayer Electric INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McBrayer Electric INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 McBrayer Electric INC. have? ▼
McBrayer Electric INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,598.
How many OSHA inspections has McBrayer Electric INC. had? ▼
McBrayer Electric INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-23 and the most recent on 2011-06-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McBrayer Electric INC.? ▼
McBrayer Electric INC. has been assessed $1,598 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,130 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does McBrayer Electric INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McBrayer Electric INC. has 2 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 McBrayer Electric INC. operate in? ▼
McBrayer 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 McBrayer Electric INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McBrayer Electric INC. ranks #80,358 (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 McBrayer Electric INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McBrayer Electric INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,598 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, Paul Mercer, Inc. in Fonda, IA 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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