SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC. — a all other miscellaneous textile product mills facility located at 1595 SHIELDS DRIVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,315.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-03-01.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,315.00 is more than 3.8× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 314999). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th 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: 8 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 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 May 12, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 5, 2026. Of the 12 total citations, 2 (17%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $32,315.00 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 $2,692.92 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $32,315 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 314999 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,332.
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What OSHA violations was SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC. cited for?
SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC. received 12 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,315.00. The inspection opened on 2011-03-01.
How much was SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,315.00 against SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC. in WAUKEGAN, IL. Average per citation: $2,692.92.
Is SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC. has a risk score of 22 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 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $32,315.00 is above the industry average.