Utilities · Tonopah, NV

Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. ranks #7,365 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 29 violations across 20 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty69% serious
$38,708
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
20
OSHA inspections
#7,365
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. in Tonopah, NV has been the subject of 20 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,708. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. 20 times over 6 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,365 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Energy Harbor Generation LLC in Stratton, OH is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $39,156 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
69.0%
of violations were serious
#7,365
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 69/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 20 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. runs far above peers (7.0x 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

$38,708 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both10.115.02024.929.9041.482.8124.3165.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT LAKES WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 18TOWN OF STAFFORD, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 158TOWN OF GREENWICH, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 129CITY OF SOUTH PORTLAND, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 72TOWN OF SPRAGUE, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 92AVISTA CORP, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF CHICAGO - DE…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 30PASSAIC VALLEY SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 39WESTERN VIRGINIA WAT…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 19JERSEY CITY MUA, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 64TOWN OF PLAINFIELD, OSHA inspections: 25 · Violations cited: 124ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 40CITY OF CHICAGO - DE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 35BASIN ELECTRIC POWER…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 52EAST BAY MUNICIPAL U…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 12ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 47TOWN OF MONTVILLE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 78LA CITY WATER & POWER, OSHA inspections: 29 · Violations cited: 30HANWHA Q CELLS USA, …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9LANSING BOARD OF WAT…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 16Cobra Thermosolar Pl…, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 29
Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. has 20 OSHA inspections on record and 29 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. is the #116 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($38,708).

How Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. Compares

Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC.'s 1.45 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

20

First Inspection

2011-10-26

Last Inspection

2017-08-25

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,935

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 20 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $1,935 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

69.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

31.0% 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

$57,335

Current Penalty Amount

$38,708

Penalty Reduction

32.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,627 from the initial assessment of $57,335. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 20 2.6
Violations 29 6.1
Total Penalty $38,708 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,935 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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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 Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 29 violations across 20 inspections, including 20 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. have?
Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,708.
How many OSHA inspections has Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. had?
Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. has had 20 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-26 and the most recent on 2017-08-25. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC.?
Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. has been assessed $38,708 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $57,335 (a 32.5% reduction).
Does Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. has 20 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 Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. operate in?
Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221114). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC. ranks #7,365 (the top 10% 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 Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cobra Thermosolar Plants, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $38,708 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (7.0x the average). The employer has 20 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Energy Harbor Generation LLC in Stratton, OH is a similar utilities employer with $39,156 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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