Tier 2 Severe

DUKANE PRECAST INCORPORATED

📍 1807 HIGH GROVE LANE SUITE 137, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540🏭 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (NAICS 327390)📅 2012-02-07
$70,000.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
51/100
Risk Score
420
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DUKANE PRECAST INCORPORATED — a other concrete product manufacturing facility located at 1807 HIGH GROVE LANE SUITE 137, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-02-07.

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.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $70,000.00 is more than 8.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327390). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

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 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 July 25, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 15, 2012. Of the 4 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 $17,500.00 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 enforcement action against Dukane Precast Incorporated reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental safety management systems, specifically regarding

Industry Benchmark (IL)

This facility's $70,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327390 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,454.

$16,454
State Avg
$70,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(02)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 25, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $4,900.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 25, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $4,900.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 25, 2012Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(09)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Willful
Penalty: $56,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 25, 2012Abated: 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 DUKANE PRECAST INCORPORATED cited for?

DUKANE PRECAST INCORPORATED received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 2012-02-07.

How much was DUKANE PRECAST INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against DUKANE PRECAST INCORPORATED in NAPERVILLE, IL. Average per citation: $17,500.00.

Is DUKANE PRECAST INCORPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DUKANE PRECAST INCORPORATED has a risk score of 51 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 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.