PlainWorker
Employers › MA

Construction · Boston, MA

McDonald Electrical Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McDonald Electrical Corporation ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

McDonald Electrical Corporation in Boston, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McDonald Electrical Corporation 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,998 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C.J. Coakley in Washington, DC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,750 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McDonald Electrical Corporation runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 McDonald Electrical Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWAGNER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DEWEY LACKEY DBA ATL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15FIVE STAR QUALITY CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SANCHEZ SERGIO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BALFOUR BEATTY INFRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WR MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CHA FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MOORE ROOFING & BUIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NEW MOON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DNA CARPENTRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EDWIN RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OLIVAS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8KAYCO ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BELAIR SITEWORK SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DAVID LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOM LEE ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DINGLE BAY CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22WILSON CACAO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PALOMINO CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CRUZ MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8McDonald Electrical …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
McDonald Electrical Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

McDonald Electrical Corporation in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, McDonald Electrical Corporation ranks #25,612 at $1,750 current penalty.

How McDonald Electrical Corporation Compares

McDonald Electrical Corporation's 0.67 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 (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-06-28

Last Inspection

2023-09-14

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$583

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $583 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$5,285

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

66.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,535 from the initial assessment of $5,285. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How McDonald Electrical Corporation compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McDonald Electrical Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $1,750 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $583 $3,361
View all 61,260 employers in Construction →

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McDonald Electrical Corporation, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,750 here).

Westates Const. $1,750 UT Fountain Construction Company, INC. $1,750 MS J & N Services CORP. $1,750 NY Hunter Contracting CO. $1,750 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Wagner Construction, INC. 3 insp. Bismarck, ND Dewey Lackey DBA Atlas Construction and Roofing 3 insp. Chattanooga, TN Five Star Quality Construction, INC. 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Sanchez Sergio 3 insp. Katy, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

E. S. Boulos
Brunswick, ME
2 inspections $1,750
Ruotsala Construction INC
Marquette, MI
2 inspections $1,750
Mue
Warren, MI
2 inspections $1,750
Planet Solar Antillas LLC
Caguas, PR
2 inspections $1,750
C.J. Coakley
Washington, DC
2 inspections $1,750

Compare McDonald Electrical Corporation vs E. S. Boulos side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use McDonald Electrical Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare McDonald Electrical Corporation against E. S. Boulos, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether McDonald Electrical Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 McDonald Electrical Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McDonald Electrical Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 McDonald Electrical Corporation have? ▼
McDonald Electrical Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has McDonald Electrical Corporation had? ▼
McDonald Electrical Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-28 and the most recent on 2023-09-14. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McDonald Electrical Corporation? ▼
McDonald Electrical Corporation has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,285 (a 66.9% reduction).
Does McDonald Electrical Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McDonald Electrical Corporation 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 McDonald Electrical Corporation operate in? ▼
McDonald Electrical Corporation 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 McDonald Electrical Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McDonald Electrical Corporation ranks #78,998 (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 McDonald Electrical Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McDonald Electrical Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $1,750 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, C.J. Coakley in Washington, DC is a similar construction employer with $1,750 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.