Tier 3 Elevated

LEGEND FRAMING GROUP LLC

📍 1153 COUNTY ROAD 1200 E, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822🏭 Framing Contractors (NAICS 238130)📅 2024-08-13
$70,982.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
31/100
Risk Score
371
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LEGEND FRAMING GROUP LLC — a framing contractors facility located at 1153 COUNTY ROAD 1200 E, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,982.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-08-13.

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 $70,982.00 is more than 19.7× 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 100th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 9, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 2024. Of the 4 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 $17,745.50 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 2024 inspection of Legend Framing Group LLC reveals a critical, systemic failure to implement basic

Industry Benchmark (IL)

This facility's $70,982 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
$70,982
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Repeat
Penalty: $25,353.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 9, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(02)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 9, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(02)
Repeat
Penalty: $10,141.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 9, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.760(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $35,488.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 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 LEGEND FRAMING GROUP LLC cited for?

LEGEND FRAMING GROUP LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,982.00. The inspection opened on 2024-08-13.

How much was LEGEND FRAMING GROUP LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $70,982.00 against LEGEND FRAMING GROUP LLC in CHAMPAIGN, IL. Average per citation: $17,745.50.

Is LEGEND FRAMING GROUP LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LEGEND FRAMING GROUP LLC has a risk score of 31 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 Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $70,982.00 is above the industry average.