Tier 3 Elevated

GDI SERVICES, INC.

📍 1910 SWANSON CT., GURNEE, IL 60031🏭 Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720)📅 2022-12-23
$199,900.00
Total Penalties
14
Citations
42/100
Risk Score
383
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GDI SERVICES, INC. — a janitorial services facility located at 1910 SWANSON CT., GURNEE, IL 60031 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $199,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-12-23.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $199,900.00 is more than 48.1× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561720). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

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 14 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 12, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 10, 2025. Of the 14 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 $199,900.00 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 $14,278.57 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against GDI Services, Inc. reveals a catastrophic and systemic breakdown of energy control protocols,

Industry Benchmark (IL)

This facility's $199,900 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561720 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,517.

$10,517
State Avg
$199,900
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 14 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,969.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,669.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.53Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $6,696.00Gravity: 1Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.53Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $14,869.54Gravity: 10Issued: June 12, 2023Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in GURNEE, IL (Broader Sector)

GDI SERVICES, INC. (This Facility)
$199.9K
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GDI SERVICES, INC. cited for?

GDI SERVICES, INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $199,900.00. The inspection opened on 2022-12-23.

How much was GDI SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $199,900.00 against GDI SERVICES, INC. in GURNEE, IL. Average per citation: $14,278.57.

Is GDI SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GDI SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Janitorial Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $199,900.00 is above the industry average.