OH SOLAR
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OH SOLAR — a solar electric power generation facility located at 5943 BELL CLASSIC DRIVE, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,063.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-02-14.
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 $24,063.00 is more than 5.6× 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 OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
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 April 25, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 5, 2023. 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 $24,063.00 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 OH Solar reveals a critical systemic failure in fall protection management, characterized by a high-gravity Repeat violation of 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13). In the solar installation industry, where workers are frequently positioned on pitched residential roof surfaces, the absence of guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall
This facility's $24,063 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221114 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,500.
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What OSHA violations was OH SOLAR cited for?
OH SOLAR received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,063.00. The inspection opened on 2023-02-14.
How much was OH SOLAR fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $24,063.00 against OH SOLAR in WESTERVILLE, OH. Average per citation: $24,063.00.
Is OH SOLAR a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, OH SOLAR has a risk score of 19 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 $24,063.00 is above the industry average.