Tier 2 Severe

ARCHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

📍 RTE 30 NORTH OF I-55, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-12-22
$20,000.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
55/100
Risk Score
365
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ARCHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at RTE 30 NORTH OF I-55, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-12-22.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 March 7, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 10, 1995. Of the 2 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 cumulative penalty of $20,000.00 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 $10,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Archon Construction Company’s enforcement record from this inspection reveals a profound disregard for fundamental life-safety protocols, characterized by a high-gravity willful violation of 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1

Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $19,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 7, 1995Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: March 7, 1995Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ARCHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. cited for?

ARCHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,000.00. The inspection opened on 1994-12-22.

How much was ARCHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $20,000.00 against ARCHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. in PLAINFIELD, IL. Average per citation: $10,000.00.

Is ARCHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ARCHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 55 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $20,000.00 is above the industry average.