JAY GEE WOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JAY GEE WOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC. — a lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panel merchant wholesalers facility located at 28W206 COMMERCIAL AVENUE, LAKE BARRINGTON, IL 60010 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-10-24.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $300.00 is 94% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423310). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 41th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 January 18, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 28, 2018. 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 total proposed penalty of $300.00 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.
This facility's $300 penalty is higher than 4% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423310 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,805.
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What OSHA violations was JAY GEE WOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC. cited for?
JAY GEE WOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $300.00. The inspection opened on 2017-10-24.
How much was JAY GEE WOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $300.00 against JAY GEE WOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC. in LAKE BARRINGTON, IL. Average per citation: $100.00.
Is JAY GEE WOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JAY GEE WOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $300.00 is below the industry average.