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Empower Solar, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Empower Solar, INC. ranks #42,522 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$7,725
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,522
of 99,447 penalized employers

Empower Solar, INC. in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,725. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Empower Solar, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,522 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aaa in Cabo Rojo, PR is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,700 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#42,522
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Empower Solar, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Empower Solar, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$7,725 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Empower Solar, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIANT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CITY OF RATON, WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OZARKS ELECTRIC COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STONY BROOK REGIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTH BEACH WATER DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PINE - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF HAMPTON, DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PERRY VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF GEORGETOWN -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VI WATER & POWER AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BINGHAMTON CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMESTOWN BPU PINE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAPE MAY COUNTY MUA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CLAYTON BOROUGH WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SIOUX CITY, CITY OF:…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Empower Solar, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Empower Solar, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Empower Solar, INC. in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Empower Solar, INC. ranks #444 at $7,725 current penalty.

How Empower Solar, INC. Compares

Empower Solar, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-09-27

Last Inspection

2024-04-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,863

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,863 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$13,170

Current Penalty Amount

$7,725

Penalty Reduction

41.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,445 from the initial assessment of $13,170. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Empower Solar, INC. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Empower Solar, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $7,725 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,863 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Empower Solar, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,725 here).

Deptford Township Mua Pump Stations $7,700 NJ Rhode Island LFG Genco, LLC $7,700 RI Aaa $7,700 PR Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. $7,800 AS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alliant Energy 2 insp. Cedar Rapids, IA City of Raton, Water Works 2 insp. Raton, NM Deptford Township Mua Pump Stations 2 insp. Wenonah, NJ Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation 2 insp. Fayetteville, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Deptford Township Mua Pump Stations
Wenonah, NJ
2 inspections $7,700
Rhode Island LFG Genco, LLC
Johnston, RI
2 inspections $7,700
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Sacramento, CA
9 inspections $7,750
Aaa
Cabo Rojo, PR
3 inspections $7,700
Origin Energy American Samoa, INC.
Pago Pago, AS
3 inspections $7,800

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What to do with this record

Use Empower Solar, INC.'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 Empower Solar, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Empower Solar, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Empower Solar, INC. have? ▼
Empower Solar, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,725.
How many OSHA inspections has Empower Solar, INC. had? ▼
Empower Solar, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-09-27 and the most recent on 2024-04-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Empower Solar, INC.? ▼
Empower Solar, INC. has been assessed $7,725 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,170 (a 41.3% reduction).
Does Empower Solar, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Empower Solar, INC. has 1 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 Empower Solar, INC. operate in? ▼
Empower Solar, 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 Empower Solar, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Empower Solar, INC. ranks #42,522 (the upper half 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 Empower Solar, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Empower Solar, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,725 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aaa in Cabo Rojo, PR is a similar utilities employer with $7,700 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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