Utilities · Newport Beach, CA

Heritage Solar Inc.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $1,268 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
0
OSHA inspections
$1,268
Back wages owed

Heritage Solar Inc. in Newport Beach, CA has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About Heritage Solar Inc.

Heritage Solar Inc. in Newport Beach, CA has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Trinity Solar (Wareham) in West Wareham, MA has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Heritage Solar Inc. to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,434 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,268 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,268
Employees Affected
6
WHD Violations
11
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$211
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,268

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Heritage Solar Inc. owed $1,268 in back wages to 6 employees across 1 case and 11 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Heritage Solar Inc. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heritage Solar Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 0 2.6
Violations 0 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Heritage Solar Inc. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Heritage Solar Inc., resulting in $1,268 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Heritage Solar Inc. operate in?
Heritage Solar Inc. operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 22111). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Heritage Solar Inc. owes me wages?
If you believe Heritage Solar Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,268 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Heritage Solar Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Heritage Solar Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Trinity Solar (Wareham) in West Wareham, MA is a similar utilities employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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