Vivint Solar Developer, LLC: OSHA inspections and violations

Incident on Sep 11, 2020: Employee falls with ladder, fractures elbow

At 4:30 p.m. on September 11, 2020, Employee #1 was surveying the roof of a private residence for a possible solar installation in San Jose. While descending a ladder that was leaned against the roof gutter, the gutter collapsed, causing the employee to fall along with the ladder. The employee sustained a fractured elbow and was hospitalized for treatment. The accident was reported by the employer on September 14, 2020, and an investigation was opened by the Division on September 17, 2020.

Incident on Mar 3, 2020: Employee fractures hand, dislocates wrist in fall from wall

At 3:35 p.m. on March 3, 2020, an employee working as an installer for a solar power company was installing solar panels on a residence. The employee climbed onto a 4-foot high wall to check his work when he lost his balance and fell on his hand. The employee fractured his hand and dislocated his wrist, requiring hospitalization.

Incident on Aug 20, 2019: Employee experiences heat-related illness symptoms while roo

At 4:00 p.m. on August 20, 2019, an employee worked as a roofer to remove tile, clean and install shingles. While working the employee began to experience heat-related illness symptoms and emergency medical services were called. The employee was taken to the hospital for treatment without hospitalization.

Incident on Dec 7, 2017: Employee falls from roof and fractures foot

At 11:00 a.m. on December 7, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a solar energy company, was on the roof of a private residence and installing solar panels. As he walked backward, he stepped off the roof's edge and fell, a fall height of 8.5 feet. He was wearing fall protection, but it was not properly rigged to prevent impact during a fall. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for fractures to his foot and ankle.

Incident on Sep 18, 2012: Employee suffers head injuries falling from roof

Employee #1 was seriously injured when he slipped and fell from the roof of a re sidential building and landed on the concrete ground. Employee #1 sustained mult iple head injuries. Employee #1 was brought to and stayed at a local area hospit al for treatment of his injuries.