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Abound Solar

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abound Solar ranks #20,745 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty96% serious
$17,295
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,745
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abound Solar in Longmont, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,295. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abound Solar 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,745 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Machine Tech, INC. in Houma, LA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,292 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
96.0%
of violations were serious
#20,745
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Abound Solar compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Abound Solar sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$17,295 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Abound Solar.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedORBITAL ATK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NEXHAUL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEMICONDUCTOR COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLEPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SINCLAIR CASPER REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41RENO REFRACTORIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MERCK, SHARPE & DOHM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CHIEF MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8S & H CABINETS & MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMECO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DOUBLE 'R' SHARPENING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TWIN MARQUIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHNSTOWN FEED MILL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GROVE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23S-5! MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIAD METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Abound Solar, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Abound Solar has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Abound Solar in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Abound Solar is the #9,903 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,295).

How Abound Solar Compares

Abound Solar's 12.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-06

Last Inspection

2010-11-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,648

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $8,648 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

96.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$28,825

Current Penalty Amount

$17,295

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,530 from the initial assessment of $28,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Abound Solar compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Abound Solar Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $17,295 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,648 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abound Solar, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,295 here).

Tuff Shed, INC. $17,296 NH Chii Clothing Company DBA Culture Studio $17,293 IL Machine Tech, INC. $17,292 LA Rann Valdez Stone INC. $17,300 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tuff Shed, INC.
Derry, NH
4 inspections $17,296
Chii Clothing Company DBA Culture Studio
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $17,293
Machine Tech, INC.
Houma, LA
2 inspections $17,292
Rann Valdez Stone INC.
Concord, CA
2 inspections $17,300
Star Iron Works, INC.
Big Run, PA
3 inspections $17,300

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What to do with this record

Use Abound Solar's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abound Solar safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Abound Solar's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Abound Solar have? ▼
Abound Solar has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,295.
How many OSHA inspections has Abound Solar had? ▼
Abound Solar has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-06 and the most recent on 2010-11-18. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abound Solar? ▼
Abound Solar has been assessed $17,295 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,825 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Abound Solar have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Abound Solar has 24 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Abound Solar operate in? ▼
Abound Solar operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334413). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Abound Solar rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abound Solar ranks #20,745 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Abound Solar's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Abound Solar's total OSHA penalty of $17,295 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Machine Tech, INC. in Houma, LA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,292 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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