Tier 4 Systematic

ROBERTSON TRANSFORMER

📍 13611 THORNTON ROAD, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1988-09-27
$13,500.00
Total Penalties
57
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
322
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROBERTSON TRANSFORMER — a industry sector 00 facility located at 13611 THORNTON ROAD, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 57 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1988-09-27.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 57 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 14 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 December 1, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 5, 1989. Of the 57 total citations, 11 (19%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,500.00 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 $236.84 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 57 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 08Issued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $50.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.5(c)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.20(g)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(06)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $150.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(03)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(04)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(02)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(e)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 1, 1988Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ROBERTSON TRANSFORMER cited for?

ROBERTSON TRANSFORMER received 57 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,500.00. The inspection opened on 1988-09-27.

How much was ROBERTSON TRANSFORMER fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $13,500.00 against ROBERTSON TRANSFORMER in BLUE ISLAND, IL. Average per citation: $236.84.

Is ROBERTSON TRANSFORMER a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ROBERTSON TRANSFORMER has a risk score of 27 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $13,500.00 is above the industry average.