Establishment profile
SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC.
282 LAKE HAVASU AVE N, LK HAVASU CTY, AZ, 86403
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $2,700 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,568 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC. 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
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 · $2,700 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0067 C02 V | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0067 C02 II | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | $450 | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 B01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1998 | Aug 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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 2382 within AZ. Peer group: 2,568 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, 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 SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, 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 SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in AZ — for SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, 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 SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, 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 · 1S&S · 2 contractor · $907 proposed / $907 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8871698 | Sand Pit Mohave, AZ contractor: Sam Nichols Electrical, Inc. | May 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8871699 | Sand Pit Mohave, AZ contractor: Sam Nichols Electrical, Inc. | May 2015 | — | 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 SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC.. 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 SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-27 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 1 | $450 | |
| 2004-07-29 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $2,250 | |
| 1998-07-08 | 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 SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, 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 SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $2,700 in total penalties.
- How does SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SAM NICHOLS ELECTRICAL, INC. operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.