This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Northern Lights Mechanical Safety Record

Chico, CA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 02/13/2001

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Northern Lights Mechanical in Chico, California has 29 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $124,935 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Northern Lights Mechanical, located in Chico, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 29 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $124,935.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

29 Violations
2 Inspections
14 Serious
$124,935 Penalties
Serious?
14 ($79,275)
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($3,660)
Willful?
1 ($42,000)
OSHA initially proposed $239,615 in penalties for Northern Lights Mechanical, later reduced to $124,935 — a 48% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5158. E01 OSHA Standard
3 citations $49,300
5144. I05 OSHA Standard
2 citations $3,410
5420. A02 OSHA Standard
1 citation $1,050
5416. C OSHA Standard
1 citation $16,200
5194. E01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $260
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/13/2001 Accident? Chico, CA 12 $108,375
02/13/2001 Accident? Chico, CA 17 $16,560

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