Tier 2 Severe

HERNANDEZ REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC.

📍 210 E. HINTZ ROAD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004🏭 Framing Contractors (NAICS 238130)📅 2024-08-27
$54,933.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
61/100
Risk Score
438
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HERNANDEZ REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a framing contractors facility located at 210 E. HINTZ ROAD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $54,933.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-08-27.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $54,933.00 is more than 15.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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 September 24, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 23, 2024. Of the 3 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 $18,311.00 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 record for Hernandez Reyes Construction, Inc. reveals a profound breakdown in safety management characterized by intentional non

Industry Benchmark (IL)

This facility's $54,933 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,392.

$7,392
State Avg
$54,933
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $35,491.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 24, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $19,015.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 24, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $427.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 9, 2024Abated: 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

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was HERNANDEZ REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?

HERNANDEZ REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $54,933.00. The inspection opened on 2024-08-27.

How much was HERNANDEZ REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $54,933.00 against HERNANDEZ REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC. in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. Average per citation: $18,311.00.

Is HERNANDEZ REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HERNANDEZ REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 61 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 Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $54,933.00 is above the industry average.