Tier 5 Standard

GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION

📍 86 SANBORN PLACE, RUTLAND, VT 05701🏭 Electric Power Distribution (NAICS 221122)📅 2021-09-17
$23,406.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION — a electric power distribution facility located at 86 SANBORN PLACE, RUTLAND, VT 05701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,406.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-09-17.

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 $23,406.00 is more than 5.4× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221122). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.

State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 December 29, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 14, 2022. 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 cumulative penalty of $23,406.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $11,703.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against Green Mountain Power Corporation reveals a critical breakdown in foundational safety management

Industry Benchmark (VT)

This facility's $23,406 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221122 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,444.

$8,444
State Avg
$23,406
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(01)
Duty to Have Fall Protection
Serious
Penalty: $11,703.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 29, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $11,703.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 29, 2021Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION cited for?

GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,406.00. The inspection opened on 2021-09-17.

How much was GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $23,406.00 against GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION in RUTLAND, VT. Average per citation: $11,703.00.

Is GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION has a risk score of 5 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 Electric Power Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $23,406.00 is above the industry average.