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Solar Solution DC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Solar Solution DC has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$8,440
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,254
of 100,495 penalized employers

Solar Solution DC in Washington, DC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Solar Solution DC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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, Seattle City Light in Seattle, WA is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
60%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Solar Solution DC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Solar Solution DC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$8,440 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Solar Solution DC

The federal enforcement record for Solar Solution DC in Washington, DC includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $8,440 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,440 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,220. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2025-12-03 to 2026-03-10, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-12-03

Last Inspection

2026-03-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,220

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,220 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,440

Current Penalty Amount

$8,440

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

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

Metric Solar Solution DC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $8,440 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,220 $2,100
View all 3,034 employers in Utilities →

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4 inspections $0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solar Solution DC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Solar Solution DC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Solar Solution DC have? ▼
Solar Solution DC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,440.
How many OSHA inspections has Solar Solution DC had? ▼
Solar Solution DC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-12-03 and the most recent on 2026-03-10. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Solar Solution DC? ▼
Solar Solution DC has been assessed $8,440 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Solar Solution DC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Solar Solution DC has 2 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 Solar Solution DC operate in? ▼
Solar Solution DC operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221114). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Solar Solution DC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Solar Solution DC's total OSHA penalty of $8,440 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Seattle City Light in Seattle, WA 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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