TRINITY SOLAR
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRINITY SOLAR — a solar electric power generation facility located at 59 GRAYHAWK WAY NORTH, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,436.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-10-28.
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 $18,436.00 is more than 4.3× 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 PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 16, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 31, 2024. Of the 2 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 $18,436.00 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 $9,218.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Trinity Solar reveals a critical breakdown in the foundational elements of fall protection infrastructure and
This facility's $18,436 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221114 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,218.
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What OSHA violations was TRINITY SOLAR cited for?
TRINITY SOLAR received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,436.00. The inspection opened on 2024-10-28.
How much was TRINITY SOLAR fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,436.00 against TRINITY SOLAR in MECHANICSBURG, PA. Average per citation: $9,218.00.
Is TRINITY SOLAR a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TRINITY SOLAR has a risk score of 4 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 $18,436.00 is above the industry average.