Tier 2 Severe

CONVERSION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED

📍 GALT ROAD, STERLING, IL 61081🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-04-17
$14,350.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
40/100
Risk Score
337
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONVERSION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED — a industry sector 00 facility located at GALT ROAD, STERLING, IL 61081 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,350.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-04-17.

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 96th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 5, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 5, 1991. 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 $14,350.00 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 $2,050.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.24(b)
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 05Issued: June 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $800.00Gravity: 05Issued: June 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: June 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $8,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: June 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
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 CONVERSION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED cited for?

CONVERSION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,350.00. The inspection opened on 1991-04-17.

How much was CONVERSION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $14,350.00 against CONVERSION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED in STERLING, IL. Average per citation: $2,050.00.

Is CONVERSION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CONVERSION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED has a risk score of 40 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 $14,350.00 is above the industry average.