Construction · New York, NY

Sigma Electric INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sigma Electric INC. ranks #11,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty81% serious
$29,000
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sigma Electric INC. in New York, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sigma Electric INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, CFC General Contractor LLC in Jersey City, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $29,000 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
81.3%
of violations were serious
#11,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sigma Electric INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sigma Electric INC. runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$29,000 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sigma Electric INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.45.99.513.116.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOSEPH BIRKENHEIER T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RON MORROW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DAVIS H. ELLIOT COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARMANDO'S ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JACK GIBSON CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BEST QUALITY EXTERIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15JOSE MENDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WONDER WORKS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PARKLAND CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GENCORP SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LITTLEFIELD BROTHERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JOSE NAVA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GRAYSON, GRAYSON & A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JEHOVA ES MI PASTOR …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MARTIN ESTEBAN TRUJI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12DEBSTEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EXTERIOR REMODELING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WASA ELECTRICAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Sigma Electric INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Sigma Electric INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Sigma Electric INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Sigma Electric INC. sits at penalty rank #2,690 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($29,000 assessed).

How Sigma Electric INC. Compares

Sigma Electric INC.'s 5.33 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 above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-09

Last Inspection

2012-03-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $9,667 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

81.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

18.8% 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

$43,320

Current Penalty Amount

$29,000

Penalty Reduction

33.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,320 from the initial assessment of $43,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Sigma Electric INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 16 3.3
Total Penalty $29,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,667 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Sigma Electric INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sigma Electric INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Sigma Electric INC. have?
Sigma Electric INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Sigma Electric INC. had?
Sigma Electric INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-09 and the most recent on 2012-03-08. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sigma Electric INC.?
Sigma Electric INC. has been assessed $29,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,320 (a 33.1% reduction).
Does Sigma Electric INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sigma Electric INC. has 13 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Sigma Electric INC. operate in?
Sigma 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 Sigma Electric INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sigma Electric INC. ranks #11,083 (the top quarter 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 Sigma Electric INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Sigma Electric INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $29,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, CFC General Contractor LLC in Jersey City, NJ is a similar construction employer with $29,000 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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