Blue island, IL
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Blue island, IL has 19 employers tracked by OSHA with 40 total inspections and $157K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Blue island
Workplace safety enforcement records in Blue island, IL span 19 employers and 40 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 84 violations — a rate of 2.10 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $157K, averaging $8K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: HARVEY PALLETS, INC. alone accounts for $29K in current OSHA penalties, representing 18.5% of the citywide total. The 84 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Blue island typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 19 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Blue island
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HARVEY PALLETS, INC. Manufacturing | 5 | 7 | $29K |
| 2 | Harvey Pallets Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION Real Estate & Rental | 2 | 7 | $25K |
| 4 | CHICAGO MAGNESIUM CASTING COMPANY Manufacturing | 4 | 3 | $23K |
| 5 | CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 11 | $16K |
| 6 | El Molino Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | MODERN DROP FORGE CO. Manufacturing | 3 | 7 | $13K |
| 8 | GREAT NORTHERN LUMBER, INC. Wholesale Trade | 3 | 6 | $12K |
| 9 | ACME REFINING COMPANY Manufacturing | 2 | 13 | $12K |
| 10 | BLUE ISLAND PHENOL LLC Manufacturing | 4 | 5 | $7K |
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All Employers in Blue island, IL
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARVEY PALLETS, INC. | Manufacturing | 5 | $29K |
| Harvey Pallets | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| EXPRESS CARRIERS CORPORATION | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $25K |
| CHICAGO MAGNESIUM CASTING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 4 | $23K |
| CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $16K |
| El Molino | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| MODERN DROP FORGE CO. | Manufacturing | 3 | $13K |
| GREAT NORTHERN LUMBER, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $12K |
| ACME REFINING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| BLUE ISLAND PHENOL LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | $7K |
| EAGLE PAINTING & MAINTENANCE COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| UFP CHICAGO, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $5K |
| RNA CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| C-V CUSTOM COUNTERTOPS & CABINETS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Modern Estates Mobile Home Park | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| Ale Cleaning Services | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Blue Cap | Other | 0 | $0 |
| K.D.K. UPSET FORGING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| COOK COUNTY SCHOOL DIST. #130 - PAUL REVERE INTERM | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
