Inspection 341414738 OPENED APR 20, 2016Closed
970 County Road 65, Earth, TX 79031 · Other Electric Power Generation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Xcel Energy has 4 OSHA inspections on record in Texas, the first in 2002.
OSHA's last visit started on Apr 20, 2016 after a complaint, in Earth.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 1 citation item: 1 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $7,000 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $4,200, down 40%.
For context, across all utility employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $0. Xcel Energy averages $4,200 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Xcel Energy also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Inspection 340705979 OPENED JUN 12, 2015Closed
1091 Fm 1055, Earth, TX 79031 · Other Electric Power Generation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $7,000 | $4,200 | Oct 2, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 307003939 OPENED MAR 4, 2004Closed
4701 Parkside, Amarillo, TX 79109 · Telephone Answering Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 304118078 OPENED APR 5, 2002Closed
4701 Parkside, Amarillo, TX 79109 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Amarillo site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 689 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.0 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 790 Buchanan-225 Amarillo · 2025 | 689 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Amarillo Technical Center-122 Amarillo · 2025 | 123 | 1 | 0 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Harrington Station-031 Amarillo · 2025 | 85 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Tolk Station-124 Earth · 2025 | 79 | 4 | 0 | 5.2 | 1.0 |
| Amarillo Operations Center-104 Amarillo · 2025 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Nichols Station-123 Amarillo · 2025 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Amarillo NE Service Center-112 Amarillo · 2025 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Amarillo SW Service Center-001 Amarillo · 2025 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 2.2 | 1.0 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Nov 7, 2019, Amarillo: Hospitalization · fractures · chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
An employee was on a ladder stand, removing bolts. He fell to the ground and suffered broken ribs.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii)
(iii) Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.
Other other electric power generation employers in Texas
- Jznee Renewable Energy Technology Houston · 14 citations · $43,082
- Enel Green Power North America, Inc. Terrell · 2 citations · $18,158
- Proenergy Services, LLC Victoria · 1 citation · $0
- Blattner Energy Iraan · 6 citations · $65,110
- Rwe Renewables Americas, LLC Raymondville · 1 citation · $9,753
- Aep Texas Inc Pharr · 2 citations · $7,800
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.