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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1786386.015 - First Solar, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
First Solar, Inc.
1 First Solar Way
Trinity, AL 35673
Mailing Address:
1 First Solar Way, Trinity, AL 35673
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221114
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/23/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2230271 | ||
| Referral | 2249153 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,100 |
| Current Penalty | $20,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,100 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19101027 D02 I | 04/24/2025 | $10,050 | $10,050 | $0 | 05/28/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101027 F01 I | 04/24/2025 | 09/08/2025 | $10,050 | $10,050 | $0 | 05/28/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 a.m. on November 6, 2024, an employee working for a solar power provider was performing maintenance work on the C5. The employee collapsed and died from natural causes/heart attack.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Heart, Heart Attack, Loss of consciousness, Maintenance, Medical Condition, Medical History, Natural Causes, Natural Causes, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Solar, Unconsciousness, Underlying Medical Condition, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1786386.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Technicians, n.e.c. |