CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at 1901 LUNT AVE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $161,323.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-07-09.

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.

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 $161,323.00 is more than 44.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). 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 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 19, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 per-citation average of $80,661.50 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.

The enforcement action against Continental Electrical Construction Company LLC represents a severe administrative response to fundamental failures in electrical safety protocols. The issuance of two Willful violations—the highest level of culpability under the Occupational Safety and Health Act—indicates