GEOSCAPE SOLAR LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GEOSCAPE SOLAR LLC — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 199 POMEROY ROAD, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $106,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-04-19.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $106,000.00 is more than 29.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 October 16, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $53,000.00 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.
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This facility's $106,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,930.
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What OSHA violations was GEOSCAPE SOLAR LLC cited for?
GEOSCAPE SOLAR LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $106,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-04-19.
How much was GEOSCAPE SOLAR LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $106,000.00 against GEOSCAPE SOLAR LLC in PARSIPPANY, NJ. Average per citation: $53,000.00.
Is GEOSCAPE SOLAR LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GEOSCAPE SOLAR LLC has a risk score of 37 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $106,000.00 is above the industry average.