Inspection 345849871 OPENED MAR 22, 2022Closed
802 Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Des Moines, Iowa · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · NAICS 238210
OSHA has inspected Baker Electric 67 times in Iowa since 1981.
The latest one began on Mar 22, 2022, in Fort Dodge.
Those inspections ended with 50 citation items: 16 serious, 6 repeat and 28 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $72,335 and now stand at $25,668, 65% lower after settlements or reviews.
Job-site wiring comes up most often in these citations: 20 items under 1926.405.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,080, and Baker Electric averages $2,875 (2 cited inspections).
Baker Electric also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 2 cases on it since 2015, with $38,792 in back wages owed to workers.
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Watch this company802 Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1210 E Vermeer Drive, Pella, IA 50219 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5665 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2595 34th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(e) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 10, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 10, 2017 | Final |
1800 Block Of Daisy Lane, Osceola, IA 50213 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $1,250 | $1,250 | May 12, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(b) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 12, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $1,250 | $1,250 | May 12, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.405(d) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | May 12, 2016 | Final |
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
340 Sw 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5515 Se 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $850 | $300 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
3030 Granger, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $4,500 | $1,000 | Feb 11, 2010 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2010 | Final |
6400 Nw 86th Street, Johnston, IA 50131 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
6210 S.e. Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, IA 50021 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2760 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
801 Court Street, Adel, IA 50003 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
12421 Meredith Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322 · Anthracite Mining · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3030 Se Granger, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
666 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
355 88th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(h) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Repeat | $20,000 | $5,000 | Dec 11, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Repeat | $12,500 | $3,125 | Dec 11, 2006 | Closed |
1200 Pleasant St., Ia Methodist Surgery Center, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iia) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Dec 6, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Repeat | $1,600 | $400 | Dec 6, 2006 | Closed |
355 88th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.403(a) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,062 | Sep 22, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 2006 | Closed |
801 Court Street, Adel, IA 50003 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Sep 19, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.404(a)(2) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Sep 19, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $10,000 | $2,500 | Sep 19, 2006 | Final |
4504 Adams, Cumming, IA 50061 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 7, 2006: Employee's fingers are amputated by chain and sprocket
On April 7, 2006, Employee #1 was oiling the drive chain on an aerating machine. He was injured, when his fingers became caught in the chain and sprocket. He wa s treated for amputation of some fingers.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1928.57(a)(6) · Guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | May 1, 2006 | Final |
355 88th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iie) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,400 | Apr 21, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(h) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Repeat | $200 | $100 | Apr 21, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iib) · Job-site wiring |
Repeat | $200 | $100 | Apr 21, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 2006 | Final |
355 88th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
State Capital Building, Des Moines, IA 50319 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5405 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(h) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iib) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 2004 | Closed |
Valley West Mall, 35th & Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1000 Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1100 Park, Grinnell, IA 50112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(h) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 2002 | Closed |
Varied Industries Building, 3000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3010 52nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50310 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1500 Morton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
4000 Nw 109th Street, Des Moines, IA 50395 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
16166 Hwy J-69, Centerville, IA 52544 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
700 Walnut, Emc Building, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
6600 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7250 Nw 62nd, Johnston, IA 50131 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1776 Nw 114th Street, Clive, IA 50322 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 1990 | Final |
Dahls Grocery Store, 1320 E Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $240 | $80 | Mar 1, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $240 | $160 | Mar 1, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.405(e)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $240 | $80 | Mar 1, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(0)(i) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $240 | $160 | Mar 1, 1990 | Final |
801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
833 5th & Skywalk Connection 701 5th, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(9) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $450 | $150 | Jan 19, 1989 | Final |
Iowa State University, Durham Center, Ames, IA 50010 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 40002 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 13, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1) · Electrical safety in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 13, 1988 | Final |
5120 Ne 14th, Des Moines, IA 50313 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1988 | Closed |
2220 9th Street Nw, Altoona, IA 50009 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
355 88th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $150 | $75 | Dec 22, 1987 | Final |
Durham Center, Marston Court, Isu, Ames, IA 50010 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2400 University, Des Moines, IA 50311 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1900 Carpenter, Des Moines, IA 50314 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1464 Twixtown Road Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
200 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1200003 3 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1200005 4 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1986 | Closed |
2120 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.402(a)(10) · Applicability |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1986 | Final |
6450 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
41st & Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
4232 University, Des Moines, IA 50311 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1821 22nd, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
700 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
925 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.400(h)(1) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1985 | Closed |
Dahls 1815 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.500(e)(1)(iii) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Repeat | $200 | $100 | Mar 19, 1985 | Contested |
Se 14th & Army Post Rd South Ridge, Des Moines, IA 50320 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Third And Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(2) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $0 | Jan 9, 1985 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(7) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1985 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.500(e)(1)(iii) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1985 | Contested |
Third & Walnut Streets, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
6420 S E Fourteenth, Des Moines, IA 50320 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Nw 57th & Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.400(a)(1) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $0 | Oct 27, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.401(c) · [Reserved] |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $0 | Oct 27, 1983 | Closed |
Nw 86th & University, Clive, IA 50093 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.500(e)(1)(ii) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 6, 1983 | Closed |
7th And Locust Parking Ramp, Des Moines, IA 50309 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Des Moines site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 300 workers: 1.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.8 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Electric Des Moines · 2024 | 300 | 3 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Baker Electric, Inc. Des Moines · 2020 | 535 | 8 | 0 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2020 to Aug 9, 2022 Des Moines | 68 | 24 | $38,792 | $0 |
| Mar 23, 2020 to Mar 20, 2022 Des Moines | 3 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2)
(2) The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.
29 CFR 1926.400(a)(1)
(a) Installation safety requirements. Installation safety requirements are contained in §§ 1926.402 through 1926.408. Included in this category are electric equipment and installations used to provide electric power and light on jobsites.
29 CFR 1926.402(a)(10)
(a) Covered. Sections 1926.402 through 1926.408 contain installation safety requirements for electrical equipment and installations used to provide electric power and light at the jobsite. These sections apply to installations, both temporary and permanent, used on the jobsite; but these sections do not apply to existing permanent installations that were in place before the construction activity commenced.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.