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RKM Utility Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), RKM Utility Services, INC. has a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty50% serious
$422,006
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#129
of 100,495 penalized employers

RKM Utility Services, INC. in Dallas, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $422,006. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected RKM Utility Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious and 4 as willful - 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, Peak Performance Roof Cleaning LLC in Ludington, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $420,800 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How RKM Utility Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows RKM Utility Services, INC. runs far above peers (62.5x 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

$422,006 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($422,006) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $422,006 $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

What the Data Says About RKM Utility Services, INC.

The federal enforcement record for RKM Utility Services, INC. in Dallas, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 4.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 4 (50.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $422,006 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $422,006 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $211,003. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (62.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-07-05 to 2018-07-05, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-05

Last Inspection

2018-07-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$211,003

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $211,003 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

4

Willful

50.0% 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

$422,006

Current Penalty Amount

$422,006

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How RKM Utility Services, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric RKM Utility Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $422,006 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $211,003 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is RKM Utility Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, RKM Utility Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 RKM Utility Services, INC. have? ▼
RKM Utility Services, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 4 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $422,006.
How many OSHA inspections has RKM Utility Services, INC. had? ▼
RKM Utility Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-05 and the most recent on 2018-07-05. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for RKM Utility Services, INC.? ▼
RKM Utility Services, INC. has been assessed $422,006 in current OSHA penalties.
Does RKM Utility Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. RKM Utility Services, INC. has 4 serious violations, 4 willful 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 RKM Utility Services, INC. operate in? ▼
RKM Utility Services, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does RKM Utility Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
RKM Utility Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $422,006 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (62.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Peak Performance Roof Cleaning LLC in Ludington, MI is a similar construction employer with $420,800 in current penalties.

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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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