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Owen Electric Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Owen Electric Company, INC. ranks #40,211 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$8,398
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,211
of 99,447 penalized employers

Owen Electric Company, INC. in Saint Augustine, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,398. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Owen Electric Company, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,211 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $5,894 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Alex Perez in Daphne, AL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,296 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#40,211
of 99,447 penalized employers
$5,894
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $6K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($6K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Owen Electric Company, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Owen Electric Company, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$8,398 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Owen Electric Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCSI ELECTRICAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P & D CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EDD SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17LOPEZ STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STEELBUILT FRAMING T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GC CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRUZ REMODELING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NIETOS FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MR. CRANE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVID QUIGGINS DBA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GUICHOS HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MODERN HOMES CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ISMA CONSTRUCTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOP NOTCH MASONRY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PAUL & SONS CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4D'GEM 4 CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NOAH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POTTER SOUTH EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALVARO LIMON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Owen Electric Compan…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Owen Electric Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Owen Electric Company, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Owen Electric Company, INC. is the #11,437 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($8,398). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Owen Electric Company, INC. at rank #8,430 of 12,785 employers ($5,894 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $8,398 OSHA penalties plus $5,894 WHD back wages (41.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Owen Electric Company, INC. Compares

Owen Electric Company, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-10

Last Inspection

2016-10-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,199

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,199 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$19,797

Current Penalty Amount

$8,398

Penalty Reduction

57.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,292

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,399 from the initial assessment of $19,797. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$5,894
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
13
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$536
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$5,894

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Owen Electric Company, INC. owed $5,894 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 13 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 Owen Electric Company, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Owen Electric Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $8,398 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,199 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,398 here).

GRC Kustom Builders LLC $8,398 IL Trico Construction, LLC $8,400 CO Quality Iron, INC. $8,400 NV Jose Amador Morales Martinez $8,400 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Csi Electrical Contractors INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA P & D Construction, INC. 2 insp. Hinsdale, IL Edd Services LLC 2 insp. Oak Creek, WI DRM INC. 2 insp. Gillette, WY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gordon Bennett Painting, Inc.
Easton, PA
0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $14,295
Jose Abelardo Lorenzo Gutierrez DBA Jose Abelardo Lorenzo Gutierrez
Palos Park, IL
2 inspections $14,296
Alex Perez
Daphne, AL
2 inspections $14,296
Laser Electric INC
Peoria, IL
2 inspections $14,298

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Owen Electric Company, INC. against Gordon Bennett Painting, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Owen Electric Company, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Owen Electric Company, INC. also carries $5,894 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 Owen Electric Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Owen Electric Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Owen Electric Company, INC. have? ▼
Owen Electric Company, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,398.
How many OSHA inspections has Owen Electric Company, INC. had? ▼
Owen Electric Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-10 and the most recent on 2016-10-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Owen Electric Company, INC.? ▼
Owen Electric Company, INC. has been assessed $8,398 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,797 (a 57.6% reduction). Additionally, $5,894 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Owen Electric Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Owen Electric Company, INC. has 3 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.
Has Owen Electric Company, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Owen Electric Company, INC., resulting in $5,894 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Owen Electric Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Owen Electric Company, 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.
What should I do if Owen Electric Company, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Owen Electric Company, INC. 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 $5,894 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Owen Electric Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Owen Electric Company, INC. ranks #40,211 (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 Owen Electric Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Owen Electric Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,398 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alex Perez in Daphne, AL is a similar construction employer with $14,296 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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