Utilities · Dalton, GA

Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. ranks #2,230 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$86,239
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #2,230
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. in Dalton, GA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $86,239. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. 11 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,230 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 well above peers (4.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Landis Sewerage Authority in Vineland, NJ is another utilities employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $86,850 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 55.6%
of violations were serious: #2,230
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (0.8 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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Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC.

$86,239
Utilities avg

$5,509

What this shows Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. runs far above peers (15.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$86,239 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC..

Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. sits at penalty rank #39 of 866 penalized establishments ($86,239 assessed).

How Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. Compares

Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC.'s 0.82 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 (15.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-03-04

Last Inspection

2026-02-27

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 11 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $7,840 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Serious

55.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

11.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$143,733

Current Penalty Amount

$86,239

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $57,494 from the initial assessment of $143,733. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	9	6.1
Total Penalty	$86,239	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,840	$2,104

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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($86,239 here).

Landis Sewerage Authority $86,850 NJ City of Salem Sewer $85,400 NJ Hackettstown Municipal Utilities Authority $84,700 NJ Ewp Renewable Corporation $84,071 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Trenton Water Works 11 insp. Trenton, NJ Town of Dover Foxcroft 11 insp. Dover Foxcroft, ME Lansing Board of Water & Light 11 insp. Lansing, MI Town of Plainville 11 insp. Plainville, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Landis Sewerage Authority

Vineland, NJ

9 inspections $86,850

City of Salem Sewer

Salem, NJ

2 inspections $85,400

Hackettstown Municipal Utilities Authority

Hackettstown, NJ

3 inspections $84,700

Ewp Renewable Corporation

Springfield, NH

3 inspections $84,071

Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Wheatland, WY

14 inspections $89,019

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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 Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 11 inspections, including 5 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 Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. have? ▼

Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $86,239.

How many OSHA inspections has Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. had? ▼

Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-04 and the most recent on 2026-02-27. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC.? ▼

Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. has been assessed $86,239 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $143,733 (a 40.0% reduction).

Does Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. operate in? ▼

Hanwha Q Cells USA, 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 Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC. ranks #2,230 (the top 5% 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 Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hanwha Q Cells USA, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $86,239 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (15.7x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Landis Sewerage Authority in Vineland, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $86,850 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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