Waukegan, 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, Waukegan, IL has 46 employers tracked by OSHA with 73 total inspections and $832K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Waukegan
Workplace safety enforcement records in Waukegan, IL span 46 employers and 73 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.6 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 160 violations — a rate of 2.19 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $832K, averaging $18K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. alone accounts for $392K in current OSHA penalties, representing 47.1% of the citywide total. The 160 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 Waukegan typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 46 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 Waukegan
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. Construction | 2 | 36 | $392K |
| 2 | ALL SEASONS ROOFING, INC. Construction | 2 | 2 | $80K |
| 3 | PRATE ROOFING & INSTALLATIONS, LLC Construction | 2 | 2 | $60K |
| 4 | VISUAL PAK COMPANIES DBA AMERICAN BLENDING & FILLING Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | 2 | $58K |
| 5 | Anastasia's Restaurant Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | POLYMAX THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS, LLC DBA POLYMAX TPE Manufacturing | 2 | 7 | $41K |
| 7 | SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 12 | $32K |
| 8 | VISUAL PAK COMPANY Administrative & Waste Services | 8 | 14 | $29K |
| 9 | WOODLAND FOODS, LTD. Wholesale Trade | 2 | 6 | $28K |
| 10 | Velasquez Mufflers & Brakes for Less (Waukega Other Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Waukegan, IL
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. | Construction | 2 | $392K |
| ALL SEASONS ROOFING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $80K |
| PRATE ROOFING & INSTALLATIONS, LLC | Construction | 2 | $60K |
| VISUAL PAK COMPANIES DBA AMERICAN BLENDING & FILLING | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $58K |
| Anastasia's Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| POLYMAX THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS, LLC DBA POLYMAX TPE | Manufacturing | 2 | $41K |
| SEASONAL DESIGNS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $32K |
| VISUAL PAK COMPANY | Administrative & Waste Services | 8 | $29K |
| WOODLAND FOODS, LTD. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $28K |
| Velasquez Mufflers & Brakes for Less (Waukega | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| WAUKEGAN STEEL, LLC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $18K |
| Pavilion of Waukegan | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Elevate Care Waukegan | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Patriot Ambulance | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| EXCLUSIVE WOODWORKING, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $15K |
| George's Gyros | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| C Force Construction | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| FERRO PFANSTIEHL LABORATORIES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $13K |
| WAUKEGAN ILLINOIS HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC DBA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER EAST | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $12K |
| VISUAL PAK DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Manufacturing | 2 | $11K |
| Multiviajes Gutierrez | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| PAVILION OF WAUKEGAN, LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $8K |
| ASH PALLET MANAGEMENT, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| EVEST, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $6K |
| WAUKEGAN STEEL, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $6K |
| Jesters | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Emeric Facility Services | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Innvantage | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Diverse Solutions Group | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Motel 6 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Taqueria El Charro | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CORNFIELDS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| QUALITY LABOR SERVICES LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $3K |
| DEL-MAR HEATING CO. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| JLA & Son's Construction | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| PFANSTIEHL, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| Consumer Financial Services, Corporation | Finance & Insurance | 0 | $0 |
| ARTECH DIVERSIFIED, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $1K |
| AKZO NOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| LORIG CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| LAKE PARK CENTER LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $0 |
| POLYMAX THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| HENRY BROCH & CO. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LLC DBA AKZO NOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| CARDINAL HEALTH 200, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $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
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