Establishment profile
J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC.
5884 A ST, ALPENA, MI, 49707
237130 — Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $8,850 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 3,566 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
J. RANCK 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $8,850 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0960 B03 | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 408.40622(1) | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 29 CFR 4084.172302 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4084.173401 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4084.17190114 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1998 | May 1998 |
| 29 CFR 4084.320701 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1998 | May 1998 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 2371 within MI. Peer group: 3,566 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for J. RANCK 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 J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MI — for J. RANCK 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 J. RANCK 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. 2 citations · 2 contractor · $262 proposed / $262 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8892225 | Pointe North Mackinac, MI contractor: J. Ranck Electric Inc. | May 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 8892226 | Pointe North Mackinac, MI contractor: J. Ranck Electric Inc. | May 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $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 MI — for J. RANCK 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 J. RANCK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-196278 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2017 | Jul 2017 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-051597 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
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 J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for J. RANCK 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 J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-25 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $8,400 | |
| 1999-09-29 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $450 | |
| 1998-04-28 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
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 J. RANCK 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 J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $8,850 in total penalties.
- How does J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC. operates in the power and communication line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.