595 CONSTRUCTION LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 595 CONSTRUCTION LLC — a construction facility located at 207 DAVIDSON DR LOT 99, ELBURN, IL 60119 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $149,061.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-05-31.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $149,061.00 is more than 41.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238350). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 5, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 2, 2025. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $37,265.25 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
595 Construction LLC’s enforcement record reflects a profound breakdown in fundamental safety management, characterized by a high-gravity willful violation and a pattern of recidivism. The imposition of a $124,219 penalty for 1926.501(b)(13) underscores a deliberate disregard for fall protection requirements in residential construction. Legally, the "willful" designation indicates that the employer either acted with intentional disregard for the Occupational Safety and Health Act or demonstrated plain indifference to employee safety, a status that significantly elevates the company’s liability profile and suggests that management was aware of the life-threatening risks but failed to intervene. The accompanying repeat violation for training deficiencies (1926.503(b)(1)) confirms a systemic failure rather than an isolated lapse; it reveals that the employer was previously cited for similar hazards yet failed to implement sustainable corrective actions. Furthermore, the serious citations involving rigging equipment (1926.251(e)(8)) and powered industrial truck operations (1910.178(l)(1)(ii)) indicate a broad operational neglect regarding mechanical safety and specialized labor competencies. The total penalty of $149,061 is exceptionally high for a small-scale residential contractor, signaling that OSHA has categorized this facility as a high-priority offender. This enforcement profile suggests a corporate culture that prioritizes production speed over regulatory compliance, exposing workers to catastrophic fall and struck-by hazards.