SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. — a all other miscellaneous electrical equipment and component manufacturing facility located at 20 SYLVAN ROAD, WOBURN, MA 01801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,937.50. The inspection case was opened on 2018-10-16.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory, Greenhouse Gas Reporting. Toxic Release Inventory reports 160598 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,937.50 is more than 5.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 335999). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 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 April 18, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 20, 2019. Of the 4 total citations, 1 (25%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $32,937.50 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 $8,234.38 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2018 enforcement action against Skyworks Solutions reveals a systemic breakdown in foundational hazard recognition and
This facility's $32,938 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 335999 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,737.
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What OSHA violations was SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. cited for?
SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,937.50. The inspection opened on 2018-10-16.
How much was SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,937.50 against SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. in WOBURN, MA. Average per citation: $8,234.38.
Is SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. has a risk score of 8 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 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $32,937.50 is above the industry average.