Construction · Scott Air Force Base, IL

Simple Solar, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Simple Solar, LLC ranks #37,335 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$9,247
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#37,335
of 99,447 penalized employers

Simple Solar, LLC in Scott Air Force Base, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,247. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Simple Solar, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,335 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Countryside Builders in Dodgeville, WI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,250 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#37,335
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Simple Solar, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Simple Solar, LLC 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

$9,247 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Simple Solar, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.62.857.29.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSITEWORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FEDERAL SOLUTIONS GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JEIDA GUAM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CORDOVA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ELDI MENDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LEOS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TNT FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6J & M CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TODAY HOMES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SUNLIGHT CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AHTNA ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5STANDING SEAM SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARMANDO'S ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JOSE RODRIGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JZ CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KKHR CONSTRUCTION & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AMS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6METRA INDUSTRIES, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6C&L CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RYAN GOOTEE GENERAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Simple Solar, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Simple Solar, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Simple Solar, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Simple Solar, LLC sits at penalty rank #10,450 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($9,247 assessed).

How Simple Solar, LLC Compares

Simple Solar, LLC's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-01-19

Last Inspection

2021-01-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,082

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $3,082 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$16,384

Current Penalty Amount

$9,247

Penalty Reduction

43.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,137 from the initial assessment of $16,384. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Simple Solar, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Simple Solar, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $9,247 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,082 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Simple Solar, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,247 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 Simple Solar, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Simple Solar, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Simple Solar, LLC have?
Simple Solar, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,247.
How many OSHA inspections has Simple Solar, LLC had?
Simple Solar, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-01-19 and the most recent on 2021-01-19. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Simple Solar, LLC?
Simple Solar, LLC has been assessed $9,247 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,384 (a 43.6% reduction).
Does Simple Solar, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Simple Solar, LLC has 4 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 Simple Solar, LLC operate in?
Simple Solar, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Simple Solar, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Simple Solar, LLC ranks #37,335 (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 Simple Solar, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Simple Solar, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,247 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Countryside Builders in Dodgeville, WI is a similar construction employer with $9,250 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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