SUNRUN SOLAR
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUNRUN SOLAR — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors 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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
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.
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This facility's $171,640 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,065.
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What OSHA violations was SUNRUN SOLAR cited for?
SUNRUN SOLAR received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $171,640.00. The inspection opened on 2021-07-17.
How much was SUNRUN SOLAR fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $171,640.00 against SUNRUN SOLAR in WOBURN, MA. Average per citation: $42,910.00.
Is SUNRUN SOLAR a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SUNRUN SOLAR has a risk score of 42 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $171,640.00 is above the industry average.