GDI SERVICES, INC.
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,
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.
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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.