ARCHON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ARCHON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at 2625 OGDEN AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $44,830.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-01-13.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $44,830.00 is more than 12.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). 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 99th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 February 18, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 23, 2010. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $44,830.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $6,404.29 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Archon Construction Co., Inc. reflects a profound breakdown in trenching and excavation safety
This facility's $44,830 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,918.
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What OSHA violations was ARCHON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. cited for?
ARCHON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $44,830.00. The inspection opened on 2010-01-13.
How much was ARCHON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $44,830.00 against ARCHON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. in DOWNERS GROVE, IL. Average per citation: $6,404.29.
Is ARCHON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ARCHON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. has a risk score of 26 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $44,830.00 is above the industry average.