Establishment profile
DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC
1800 WEST RUSSELL ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57104
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 50 years of recorded history, with $100 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 49th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 5,899 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, 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
50% 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $100 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0402 C03 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Aug 1985 | Aug 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0025 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1985 | Aug 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0450 A10 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1975 | Sep 1975 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 2382 within SD. Peer group: 5,899 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DAKOTA 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 DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 3 statutes · 10 violations · $1,093 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Dec 2020 | 1 | 4 | 3 | $714 | — |
| Davis-Bacon (federal construction) | Dec 2020 | 1 | 5 | 4 | $339 | — |
| CWHSSA (federal-contract overtime) | Dec 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $41 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 10 violations · $1,093 in backwages · 6 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 – Dec 2020 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | CWHSSADavis-BaconFLSA | 10 | 6 | $1,093 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in SD — for DAKOTA 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 DAKOTA 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.). 1 case · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-RM-001381 | Representation election | Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 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 DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DAKOTA 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 DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::CT::IGF CONTRUCTION TASK ORDER FOR THE MINOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 438-368 ENTITLED "CONSTRUCT PRIMARY CARE ADDITION" AT THE SIOUX FALLS VA MEDICAL CENTER.contract · Last action 2017-03-01$5,120,655
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::CT::IGF PROJECT 438-13-201, RECONSTRUCT REHABILITATION SPACE AT THE SIOUX FALLS VA MEDICAL CENTER.contract · Last action 2017-11-03$3,482,042
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF UPGRADE AND EXPANSION OF PACS SYSTEM (SF)contract · Last action 2019-04-03$500,249
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF REPAIR EXTERIOR DEFICIENCIES, PROJECT #438-17-103contract · Last action 2018-04-05$472,462
- Department of Veterans AffairsVISN 23 CONSTRUCTION MATOC IDIQ TASK ORDER FOR PACS UPGRADES TO THE VA MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED IN SIOUX FALLS, SDcontract · Last action 2018-06-01$419,400
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::CT::IGF UPS REPLACEMENT NRM 438-13-123contract · Last action 2013-01-15$299,772
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF UPGRADE PACS SYSTEM PHASE 2, SF VA MEDICAL CENTER, SIOUX FALLS, SDcontract · Last action 2014-09-25$281,780
- Department of Veterans AffairsGENERATOR LOAD TESTING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2019-02-01$194,743
- Department of Veterans AffairsNRM PROJECT #438-12-103. SPD PASS THRU WASHER SITE PREPcontract · Last action 2012-02-21$99,800
- Department of Veterans AffairsPROJECT 618-CSI-201S, SITE PREPARATION FOR THE CIS/ARK/TELE-ICU PROJECT AT THE VA SIOUX FALLS (SD) MEDICAL CENTER.contract · Last action 2011-08-18$87,320
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF EMERGENCY SWITCH GEAR REPAIR SERVICEcontract · Last action 2017-04-19$74,663
- Department of Veterans AffairsTELEMETRY ALARM NOTIFICATION SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2014-09-18$63,984
- Department of Veterans AffairsTJC PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT FOR FIRE BARRIER AND SMOKE PROTECTIONcontract · Last action 2010-09-29$61,375
- Department of Veterans AffairsPN: 438-25-601, MV LOOP 1 REPAIR" AT THE SIOUX FALLS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.contract · Last action 2025-04-16$52,410
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF INSTALL REQUIRED CABLING SYSTEM TO ACHEIVE THE CURRENT BROADBAND TELEVISION NEEDS AS WELL AS FUTURE IP EXPANSION CAPABILITIES.contract · Last action 2013-05-02$52,015
- Department of Veterans AffairsFIRE PUMP CONTROLLER UPGRADEcontract · Last action 2011-11-04$29,735
- Department of Veterans AffairsBUILDING 11, LAUNDRY AC COMPRESSOR REPLACMENTcontract · Last action 2012-09-27$29,216
- Department of Veterans AffairsPN: 438-18-905, EMERGENCY REPLACE EAST COOLING TOWER AT THE SIOUX FALLS (SD) VA MEDICAL CENTER.contract · Last action 2019-07-12$24,925
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::CT::IGF EXTERIOR LIGHTING UPGRADE SIOUX FALLS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2014-11-04$21,571
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF, PATEINT WANDERING SYSTEM FOR THE SIOUX FALLS VA MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTH DAKOTA. PROJECT NUMBER 438-15-500.contract · Last action 2015-01-05$19,810
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::CT::IGF EMERGENCY REPAIR OF BOILER STACK AT THE SIOUX FALLS VA MED CENTERcontract · Last action 2017-12-11$12,558
- Department of Veterans AffairsCHILLER PIPE CLEANINGcontract · Last action 2012-10-11$12,060
- Department of JusticeCIRCULATING PUMP FOR BUILDING 10 CHILLED WATER SUPPLYcontract · Last action 2017-09-13$3,580
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF VISN 23 CONSTRUCTION MATOC IDIQcontract · Last action 2018-03-02$0
- General Services AdministrationFEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2017-10-20$0
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::CT::IGF EXTERIOR LIGHTING UPGRADE SIOUX FALLS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2014-02-25$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 236220 - COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2025-04-16. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-31 | Planned | 2 | — | $100 | |
| 1984-06-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-10-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-09-02 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
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 DAKOTA 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 DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC's OSHA violation history?
- DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $100 in total penalties.
- How does DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- DAKOTA ELECTRIC INC operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.