EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION — a truck, utility trailer, and rv (recreational vehicle) rental and leasing facility located at 3301 WIRETON RD., UNIT 100S, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-12-10.
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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,000.00 is more than 7.8× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 532120). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th 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: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 April 21, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 8, 2021. Of the 7 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 cumulative penalty of $25,000.00 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 $3,571.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Express Carriers Corporation reveals a systemic failure in fundamental safety management, characterized by a
This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 532120 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,883.
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What OSHA violations was EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION cited for?
EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2020-12-10.
How much was EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION in BLUE ISLAND, IL. Average per citation: $3,571.43.
Is EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION has a risk score of 8 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 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.