Establishment profile
BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY
2407 STINSON AVE, SUPERIOR, WI, 54880
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
EIN 390160780
Summary
BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY has accumulated 23 OSHA violations across 21 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $845 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,170 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
52% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 22 citations in this view · $845 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0400 H01 | 2 | 2 | — | Apr 1981 | Jan 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0400 H03 VII | 2 | 2 | — | Jan 1982 | Oct 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0021 B02 | 1 | 1 | $640 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 E04 | 1 | 1 | $120 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 B01 III | 1 | 1 | $60 | Mar 1989 | Mar 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A01 | 1 | 1 | $25 | Dec 1973 | Dec 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0055 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0055 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 E10 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1903.0002 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1987 | Sep 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1987 | Feb 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0051 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0052 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0081 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1973 | Dec 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1973 | Dec 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 D03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1973 | Dec 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IVA0 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1973 | Dec 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 A | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1973 | Dec 1973 |
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 WI. Peer group: 1,170 employers. This establishment has 23 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 94 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WI — for BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY, 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 BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY 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. 9 citations · 3S&S · 9 contractor · $1,457 proposed / $1,457 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8897056 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Benson Electric Company Inc | Jan 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $339 | $339 |
| 8672822 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Benson Electric Company Inc | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8672821 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Benson Electric Company Inc | Jul 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8897061 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Benson Electric Company Inc | Jan 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8897060 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Benson Electric Company Inc | Jan 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8840563 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Benson Electric Company Inc | Jun 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8672820 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Benson Electric Company Inc | Jul 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8672818 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Benson Electric Company Inc | Jul 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8839353 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Benson Electric Company Inc | Sep 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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BENSON ELECTRIC CO 1102 N 3RD ST · SUPERIOR, WI, 54880 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseELECTRICAL REPAIR/OVERHAULcontract · Last action 2009-02-10$33,889
- Department of the InteriorEMERGENCY REPAIR OF VESSEL RADAR-ALPENA FWCO, MIcontract · Last action 2021-09-14$25,971
- Environmental Protection AgencyINSTALLATION OF A GYROCOMPASS ON THE R/V LAKE EXPLORER II IN ACCORDANCE WITH ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK.contract · Last action 2018-03-07$24,768
- Department of DefenseELECTRICAL REPAIRS TO TUG BILLMAIERcontract · Last action 2009-12-28$24,552
- Department of DefenseINSTALLATION OF CONDUITcontract · Last action 2013-02-26$19,840
- Department of the InteriorKIYI BRIDGE NAVIGATION SYSTEM REPAIRScontract · Last action 2023-05-11$14,700
- Department of AgricultureSOLAR POWERED RADIO/SPEAKER BOX - ALSO KNOWN AS WOLF SCARE DEVICES.contract · Last action 2024-08-30$14,214
- Department of DefenseINSTALLATION OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED CABLE TRAYS INTO BUILDING 211contract · Last action 2008-03-16$9,960
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF 600 FEET OF CONDUIT, 20 AMP CIRCUIT AND OUTLET, LABOR AND EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $20,250.contract · Last action 2016-11-14$9,601
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF EMERGENCY REPAIR OF BLOWN TRANSFORMERcontract · Last action 2014-07-15$8,779
- Department of DefenseWAREHOUSE RELIGHTING AT VESSEL YARDcontract · Last action 2009-06-12$3,575
- Department of the InteriorELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIRcontract · Last action 2008-05-07$2,788
- Department of the InteriorBPA FOR M/V SPENCER F. BAIRD REPAIR SERVICES - USFWS ALPENA FRO - MI - BENSON ELECTRIC COcontract · Last action 2026-03-24$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238210 - ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WIRING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2026-03-24. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-27 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-03-02 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $60 | |
| 1988-12-14 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $120 | |
| 1988-12-14 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $640 | |
| 1987-09-01 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-04-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-01-26 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-01-17 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-11-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-08-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-27 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-11-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-05-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-01-20 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-10-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-03-31 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-10-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-05-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-05-25 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-12-05 | Planned | 7 | — | $25 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY 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 BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY has 21 OSHA inspections on record with 23 violations and $845 in total penalties.
- How does BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8. BENSON ELECTRIC COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.1.