GREAT SKY SOLAR, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GREAT SKY SOLAR, INC. — a solar electric power generation facility located at 17 MAIN STREET, ESSEX, MA 01929 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,098.70. The inspection case was opened on 2024-07-02.
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 $7,098.70 is 64% above 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 MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
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 October 22, 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 total proposed penalty of $7,098.70 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $7,099 penalty is higher than 57% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221114 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,534.
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What OSHA violations was GREAT SKY SOLAR, INC. cited for?
GREAT SKY SOLAR, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,098.70. The inspection opened on 2024-07-02.
How much was GREAT SKY SOLAR, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,098.70 against GREAT SKY SOLAR, INC. in ESSEX, MA. Average per citation: $7,098.70.
Is GREAT SKY SOLAR, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GREAT SKY SOLAR, INC. has a risk score of 16 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 $7,098.70 is above the industry average.