Tier 5 Standard

HOUSE OF GYROS INC.

📍 1819 E ELDORADO, DECATUR, IL 62521🏭 Food Services (NAICS 722211)📅 2008-12-30
$450.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
385
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOUSE OF GYROS INC. — a food services facility located at 1819 E ELDORADO, DECATUR, IL 62521 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $450.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-12-30.

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 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $450.00 is 84% below the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 722211). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.

State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 45th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 21, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 25, 2010. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $450.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (IL)

This facility's $450 penalty is higher than 7% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 722211 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,940.

$2,940
State Avg
$450
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 21, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 21, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 21, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.138(a)
Respiratory Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 21, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 21, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(02)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 19, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
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 HOUSE OF GYROS INC. cited for?

HOUSE OF GYROS INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $450.00. The inspection opened on 2008-12-30.

How much was HOUSE OF GYROS INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $450.00 against HOUSE OF GYROS INC. in DECATUR, IL. Average per citation: $75.00.

Is HOUSE OF GYROS INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HOUSE OF GYROS INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Food Services facilities is $2,782.05. This facility penalty of $450.00 is below the industry average.