Establishment profile
BAKER ELECTRIC, INC.
355 88TH STREET, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
BAKER ELECTRIC, INC. has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $10,863 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,400 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BAKER ELECTRIC, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
71% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 8 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $10,863 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0403 H | 3 | 3 | $5,100 | Apr 2004 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 B01 | 3 | 3 | $3,125 | Apr 2004 | Dec 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 A02 IIB | 2 | 2 | $100 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 A02 IIE | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0403 A | 1 | 1 | $1,063 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0556 A02 V | 1 | 1 | $75 | Dec 1987 | Dec 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 F06 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 G02 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2382 within IA. Peer group: 1,400 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BAKER ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BAKER ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BAKER ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IA — for BAKER ELECTRIC, INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BAKER ELECTRIC, INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 1 citation · 1 contractor · $100 proposed / $100 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8745436 | Ames Plant Story, IA contractor: Baker Electric Inc | Apr 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IA — for BAKER ELECTRIC, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BAKER ELECTRIC, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-019286 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-016851 | Unfair labor practice | May 2003 | May 2004 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BAKER ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BAKER ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BAKER ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-17 | Programmed Related | 2 | — | $8,125 | |
| 2006-08-21 | Programmed Related | 2 | 2 | $1,063 | |
| 2006-03-30 | Programmed Related | 5 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2005-11-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-03-03 | Programmed Related | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-08-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-12-17 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $75 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BAKER ELECTRIC, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BAKER ELECTRIC, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BAKER ELECTRIC, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $10,862.5 in total penalties.
- How does BAKER ELECTRIC, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BAKER ELECTRIC, INC. operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.