CALPINE CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CALPINE CORPORATION — a fossil fuel electric power generation facility located at 198 HAY ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 19809 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $132,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-12-14.
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 $132,400.00 is more than 30.6× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221112). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 29, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 17, 2025. Of the 8 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 $16,550.00 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 profile for this Calpine Corporation facility reveals a systemic breakdown in hazardous energy control protocols within a high
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What OSHA violations was CALPINE CORPORATION cited for?
CALPINE CORPORATION received 8 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $132,400.00. The inspection opened on 2016-12-14.
How much was CALPINE CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $132,400.00 against CALPINE CORPORATION in WILMINGTON, DE. Average per citation: $16,550.00.
Is CALPINE CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CALPINE CORPORATION has a risk score of 29 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 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $132,400.00 is above the industry average.