GREAT KITCHENS FOODS COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GREAT KITCHENS FOODS COMPANY, INC. — a commercial bakeries facility located at 401 EAST JOE ORR ROAD, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $58,937.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-11-14.
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 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 $58,937.00 is more than 6.9× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311812). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
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: 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 27, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 9, 2026. 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 cumulative penalty of $58,937.00 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 $14,734.25 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Great Kitchens Foods Company reveals a critical, systemic breakdown in the management of hazardous
This facility's $58,937 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311812 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,424.
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What OSHA violations was GREAT KITCHENS FOODS COMPANY, INC. cited for?
GREAT KITCHENS FOODS COMPANY, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $58,937.00. The inspection opened on 2022-11-14.
How much was GREAT KITCHENS FOODS COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $58,937.00 against GREAT KITCHENS FOODS COMPANY, INC. in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL. Average per citation: $14,734.25.
Is GREAT KITCHENS FOODS COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GREAT KITCHENS FOODS COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 13 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 Commercial Bakeries facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $58,937.00 is above the industry average.