BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, INC. — a solar electric power generation facility located at 21162 CHASTWORTH LANE, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $165,514.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-10-30.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $165,514.00 is more than 38.2× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221114). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 17, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $165,514.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The assessment of Bright Planet Solar, Inc. revealed a critical breakdown in fall protection compliance, evidenced
This facility's $165,514 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221114 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $26,718.
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What OSHA violations was BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, INC. cited for?
BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $165,514.00. The inspection opened on 2024-10-30.
How much was BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $165,514.00 against BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, INC. in PLAINFIELD, IL. Average per citation: $165,514.00.
Is BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, INC. has a risk score of 40 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Solar Electric Power Generation facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $165,514.00 is above the industry average.