Establishment profile
COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST
16TH AND Y STREETS, LINCOLN, NE, 68503
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 21 years of recorded history, with $675 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 56th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 319 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $675 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $675 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0403 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2004 | Dec 2004 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 2382 within NE. Peer group: 319 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST. 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 COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NE — for COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST, 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 COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST 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. 20 citations · 3S&S · 20 contractor · $3,202 proposed / $3,202 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9574184 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | May 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $558 | $558 |
| 9530790 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Jan 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $234 | $234 |
| 5113911 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Jan 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $165 | $165 |
| 9574036 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Nov 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $155 | $155 |
| 5113867 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Nov 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5114205 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Aug 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9578442 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Dec 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9578431 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Dec 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9574721 | Louisville Plant Quarry & Mill Cass, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Aug 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9535391 | Louisville Plant Quarry & Mill Cass, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Feb 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9574035 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Nov 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9530513 | West Center Sand Douglas, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Jan 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9530392 | Louisville Plant Quarry & Mill Cass, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9394769 | Fort Calhoun Underground Mine Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Mar 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9394050 | Fort Calhoun Stone East Quarry Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Oct 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9392111 | Louisville Plant Quarry & Mill Cass, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Feb 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9340955 | Fort Calhoun Stone East Quarry Washington, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9340924 | Louisville Plant Quarry & Mill Cass, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Feb 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9300432 | Louisville Plant Quarry & Mill Cass, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Mar 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8760290 | Louisville Plant Quarry & Mill Cass, NE contractor: Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | Jan 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 NE — for COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST, 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 COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-CA-295606 | Unfair labor practice | May 2022 | Sep 2024 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 14-CA-243511 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2019 | Aug 2019 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
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 COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- General Services AdministrationGSA, EMERGENCY POWER FOR ZORINSKY, 1616 CAPITOL AVENUE, OMAHA, NEcontract · Last action 2021-02-01$373,718
- General Services AdministrationCONF. RM. COMM. UPGRADES AT DENNEY.contract · Last action 2010-01-22$20,485
- Department of AgricultureGPVEC - COOLER EXTERIOR DOOR (1848): IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2017-03-23$17,383
- General Services AdministrationEMERGENCY PANEL WIRING AT THE HRUSKA COURTHOUSE.contract · Last action 2009-09-02$14,770
- Department of AgricultureWIRING TO CONNECT BUILDINGS AND NEW QUADS IN ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACEcontract · Last action 2008-05-14$11,028
- Department of Veterans AffairsMAINTENANCE, RE TAS::36 0160::TAScontract · Last action 2010-03-01$10,300
- Department of Veterans AffairsSERVICE ON ELECTRICAL BREAKERS - EMERGENCYcontract · Last action 2018-06-29$4,479
- Department of JusticeRELO0CATE UPS FROM TUC AND INSTALL IN SVRAcontract · Last action 2012-05-01$3,686
- Department of DefenseC - IM ADDITIONAL WIRING IN THE Z BLDGcontract · Last action 2008-05-02$3,572
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-12$2,872
- General Services AdministrationELECTRICAL ALTERATIONS FOR TSAcontract · Last action 2009-03-16$1,796
- Department of Veterans AffairsTWO HOUR SERVICE RATEScontract · Last action 2008-06-18$165
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-08-14$108
- Department of DefenseMISCELLANEOUScontract · Last action 2008-04-18$101
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 561210 - FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES. Last action: 2021-02-01. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-17 | Programmed Related | 2 | — | $675 |
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 COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST 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 COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST's OSHA violation history?
- COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $675 in total penalties.
- How does COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST's safety record compare to its industry?
- COMMONWEALTH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.