Tier 5 Standard

JF WRECKING INC.

📍 28 ODEN AVE., DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515🏭 Site Preparation Contractors (NAICS 238910)📅 2018-06-01
$15,278.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
393
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JF WRECKING INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at 28 ODEN AVE., DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,278.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-06-01.

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 2.8 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 $15,278.00 is more than 4.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). 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 96th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 July 27, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 6, 2018. Of the 7 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 $15,278.00 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 $2,182.57 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (IL)

This facility's $15,278 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,918.

$5,918
State Avg
$15,278
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,880.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,772.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 27, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,663.00Gravity: 1Issued: July 27, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,772.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 27, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,880.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 27, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $311.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 17, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 17, 2018Abated: 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 JF WRECKING INC. cited for?

JF WRECKING INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,278.00. The inspection opened on 2018-06-01.

How much was JF WRECKING INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,278.00 against JF WRECKING INC. in DOWNERS GROVE, IL. Average per citation: $2,182.57.

Is JF WRECKING INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, JF WRECKING INC. has a risk score of 6 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $15,278.00 is above the industry average.