BRS FIELD OPS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BRS FIELD OPS, LLC — a solar electric power generation facility located at 24558 ROYAL POT RUSH, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,939.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-09-16.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $31,939.00 is more than 7.4× 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 99th 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 December 18, 2024 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 $31,939.00 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 enforcement action against BRS Field Ops, LLC highlights a critical breakdown in fall protection protocols within the solar
This facility's $31,939 penalty is higher than 86% 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 BRS FIELD OPS, LLC cited for?
BRS FIELD OPS, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,939.00. The inspection opened on 2024-09-16.
How much was BRS FIELD OPS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $31,939.00 against BRS FIELD OPS, LLC in NAPERVILLE, IL. Average per citation: $31,939.00.
Is BRS FIELD OPS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BRS FIELD OPS, LLC has a risk score of 21 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $31,939.00 is above the industry average.