Tier 3 Elevated

SUNRUN SOLAR

📍 29 S BEDFORD ST, WOBURN, MA 01801🏭 Construction (NAICS 238210)📅 2021-07-17
$171,640.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
42/100
Risk Score
360
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUNRUN SOLAR — a construction facility located at 29 S BEDFORD ST, WOBURN, MA 01801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $171,640.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-07-17.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $171,640.00 is more than 47.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 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. 2 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 28, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 16, 2021. 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 per-citation average of $42,910.00 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 inspection of Sunrun Solar’s Woburn facility revealed a critical breakdown in safety leadership, characterized by

Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $10,728.00Gravity: 5Issued: October 28, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(01)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $10,728.00Gravity: 5Issued: October 28, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $75,092.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 28, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(02)
Fall Protection Training
Repeat
Penalty: $75,092.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 28, 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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