ROBERTSON TRANSFORMERS COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROBERTSON TRANSFORMERS COMPANY — 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 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-12-22.
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 94th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 4 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 February 5, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 1, 1993. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $11,000.00 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 $916.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was ROBERTSON TRANSFORMERS COMPANY cited for?
ROBERTSON TRANSFORMERS COMPANY received 12 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,000.00. The inspection opened on 1992-12-22.
How much was ROBERTSON TRANSFORMERS COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $11,000.00 against ROBERTSON TRANSFORMERS COMPANY in BLUE ISLAND, IL. Average per citation: $916.67.
Is ROBERTSON TRANSFORMERS COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ROBERTSON TRANSFORMERS COMPANY has a risk score of 33 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 $11,000.00 is above the industry average.