DROMIN DEVELOPMENT LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DROMIN DEVELOPMENT LLC — a construction facility located at LOT 21, 8647 CHILTON CT., FRANKFORT, IL 60423 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $269,732.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-04.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $269,732.00 is more than 74.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). 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 6 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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. 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 9, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 25, 2024. Of the 6 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 $44,955.33 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 profile for Dromin Development LLC reveals a high-risk operational environment defined by a blatant disregard for fundamental life-safety protocols in the residential construction sector. The assessment of a $161,323 penalty for a willful violation of 1926.501(b)(13) underscores a deliberate decision by management to bypass fall protection requirements during residential construction activities. This legal designation of "willful" indicates that the employer either acted with intentional disregard for OSHA regulations or demonstrated plain indifference to worker safety, a factor that significantly elevates the company’s legal liability and potential for inclusion in the SVEP (Severe Violator Enforcement Program). The presence of multiple repeat violations—specifically regarding fall protection training (1926.503(a)(1)), ladder safety (1926.1053(b)(13)), and powered industrial truck operator certification (1910.178(l)(6))—confirms a systemic failure to implement a sustainable safety management system. These recurring citations suggest that previous enforcement actions failed to catalyze corrective behavioral changes, pointing to a culture where safety is secondary to production speed. The total penalty of $269,732 is exceptionally high for NAICS 238130, reflecting the gravity of exposing workers to lethal fall hazards and the compounded financial impact of recidivism. This record portrays a firm that lacks the internal oversight necessary to mitigate predictable site risks, placing employees at continuous risk of catastrophic injury.