UNILOCK CHICAGO, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNILOCK CHICAGO, INC. — a concrete block and brick manufacturing facility located at 301 E. SULLIVAN RD., AURORA, IL 60505 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 25 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,188.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-14.
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 $30,188.00 is more than 3.6× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327331). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
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 25 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 May 28, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 20, 2018. Of the 25 total citations, 8 (32%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $30,188.00 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 $1,207.52 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Unilock Chicago, Inc. revealed a systemic failure to implement
This facility's $30,188 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327331 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,217.
Comparing penalized facilities in AURORA, IL (Broader Sector)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in AURORA · Illinois data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was UNILOCK CHICAGO, INC. cited for?
UNILOCK CHICAGO, INC. received 25 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,188.00. The inspection opened on 2018-09-14.
How much was UNILOCK CHICAGO, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,188.00 against UNILOCK CHICAGO, INC. in AURORA, IL. Average per citation: $1,207.52.
Is UNILOCK CHICAGO, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UNILOCK CHICAGO, INC. has a risk score of 28 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 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $30,188.00 is above the industry average.