Construction · Albuquerque, NM

Northridge Electric

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northridge Electric has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$331,041
Back wages owed

Northridge Electric in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $331,041 in back wages owed to 90 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northridge Electric once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $331,041 in back wages owed to 90 affected workers. For comparison, StrongBuilt Plumbing Air and Solar in Albuquerque, NM is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$331,041
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $331K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($166K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Northridge Electric.

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Northridge Electric has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 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.

Northridge Electric in the Construction enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Northridge Electric at rank #166 of 12,785 employers ($331,041 owed). Northridge Electric carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #166 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($331,041).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $331,041 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Northridge Electric Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for Northridge Electric in Albuquerque, NM, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Northridge Electric to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-10-25

Last Inspection

2011-10-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$331,041
Employees Affected
90
WHD Violations
139
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,678
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$165,521

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Northridge Electric owed $331,041 in back wages to 90 employees across 2 cases and 139 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Northridge Electric Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 0 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northridge Electric, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

Use Northridge Electric's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Northridge Electric against StrongBuilt Plumbing Air and Solar, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Northridge Electric's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Northridge Electric also carries $331,041 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Northridge Electric safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Northridge Electric's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northridge Electric have?
Northridge Electric has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Northridge Electric had?
Northridge Electric has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-25 and the most recent on 2011-10-25. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northridge Electric?
Northridge Electric has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $331,041 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Northridge Electric been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Northridge Electric, resulting in $331,041 in back wages owed to 90 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Northridge Electric operate in?
Northridge Electric 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.
What should I do if Northridge Electric owes me wages?
If you believe Northridge Electric owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $331,041 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Northridge Electric's safety record compare to industry average?
Northridge Electric's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, StrongBuilt Plumbing Air and Solar in Albuquerque, NM 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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