CORNER CONSTRUCTION CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CORNER CONSTRUCTION CORP. — a roofing contractors facility located at 428 37TH STREE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,015.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-02-22.
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 $19,015.00 is more than 5.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). 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 97th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 29, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 $19,015.00 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 citation issued to Corner Construction Corp. underscores a persistent and systemic failure to address the most lethal hazard in the roofing industry: falls from heights. By citing a violation of 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) as a Repeat offense, OSHA signaled that the employer previously demonstrated awareness of residential fall protection requirements yet failed to implement a sustainable safety program. The penalty
This facility's $19,015 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,421.
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What OSHA violations was CORNER CONSTRUCTION CORP. cited for?
CORNER CONSTRUCTION CORP. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,015.00. The inspection opened on 2024-02-22.
How much was CORNER CONSTRUCTION CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,015.00 against CORNER CONSTRUCTION CORP. in DOWNERS GROVE, IL. Average per citation: $19,015.00.
Is CORNER CONSTRUCTION CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CORNER CONSTRUCTION CORP. has a risk score of 18 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $19,015.00 is above the industry average.