POWER ELECTRONICS USA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, POWER ELECTRONICS USA, INC. — a solar electric power generation facility located at 8690 HOGAN RD, LIVE OAK, FL 32060 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,294.75. The inspection case was opened on 2023-10-25.
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 $36,294.75 is more than 8.4× 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 FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 March 12, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 6, 2024. Of the 4 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 $36,294.75 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 $9,073.69 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Power Electronics USA, Inc. reveals a critical breakdown in high-voltage safety protocols
This facility's $36,295 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221114 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,898.
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What OSHA violations was POWER ELECTRONICS USA, INC. cited for?
POWER ELECTRONICS USA, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,294.75. The inspection opened on 2023-10-25.
How much was POWER ELECTRONICS USA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,294.75 against POWER ELECTRONICS USA, INC. in LIVE OAK, FL. Average per citation: $9,073.69.
Is POWER ELECTRONICS USA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, POWER ELECTRONICS USA, INC. has a risk score of 9 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 $36,294.75 is above the industry average.