VIVANT SOLAR, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VIVANT SOLAR, INC — a all other specialty trade contractors facility located at 10 SUTHERLAND STREET, LOWELL, MA 01850 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-04-01.
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 2.8 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 $30,000.00 is more than 8.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238990). 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 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 June 26, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 $30,000.00 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 2015 enforcement action against Vivant Solar, Inc. highlights a critical failure in the fundamental safety requirements of the
This facility's $30,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238990 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,901.
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What OSHA violations was VIVANT SOLAR, INC cited for?
VIVANT SOLAR, INC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,000.00. The inspection opened on 2015-04-01.
How much was VIVANT SOLAR, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,000.00 against VIVANT SOLAR, INC in LOWELL, MA. Average per citation: $30,000.00.
Is VIVANT SOLAR, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VIVANT SOLAR, INC has a risk score of 21 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 Specialty Trade Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $30,000.00 is above the industry average.