PATRICK MEDIA GROUP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PATRICK MEDIA GROUP, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1ST & NORTH AVENUE (MAYWOOD PARK RACE TRACK), MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $115,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-06-29.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $115,000.00 is more than 96.2× the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.
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 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 1 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 December 21, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 30, 1994. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $38,333.33 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 enforcement profile for Patrick Media Group’s Melrose Park operations reveals a high-gravity enforcement action centered on catastrophic electrocution and