K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 2615 WASHINGTON STREET, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $98,404.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-11-16.
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 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 $98,404.00 is more than 27.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). 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 100th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 May 14, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 10, 2024. Of the 9 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 $98,404.00 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 $10,933.78 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to manage fundamental
This facility's $98,404 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,985.
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What OSHA violations was K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. cited for?
K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $98,404.00. The inspection opened on 2023-11-16.
How much was K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $98,404.00 against K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. in WAUKEGAN, IL. Average per citation: $10,933.78.
Is K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. has a risk score of 23 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $98,404.00 is above the industry average.