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Central Blacktop CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Blacktop CO., INC. ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central Blacktop CO., INC. in LA Grange, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Blacktop CO., INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The McKernon Group, INC. in Brandon, VT is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Central Blacktop CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Central Blacktop CO., INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Central Blacktop CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROGER MEJIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18JUAN SALAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HIGHER LEVEL CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13STONEBRIDGE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CAIN HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARCO, ST. CROIX INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GARCIA'S FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LEONARDO RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NICHOLAS BIANCHINI M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MARCO ANTONIO VELAZQ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GRENGA & SONS SITE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ENERGY ENTERPRISE GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JOSLOFF INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BRYANT CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LASKEY CLIFTON CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MCGAHEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25SUNSHINE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13K CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GM CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5METRIC ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Central Blacktop CO.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Central Blacktop CO., INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Central Blacktop CO., INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Central Blacktop CO., INC. is the #9,633 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($10,000).

How Central Blacktop CO., INC. Compares

Central Blacktop CO., INC.'s 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-09-09

Last Inspection

2012-09-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $3,333 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$25,200

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

60.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,200 from the initial assessment of $25,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Central Blacktop CO., INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Blacktop CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $10,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,333 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central Blacktop CO., INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

SPX Transformer Solutions, INC. $10,000 LA Inter-State Roofing Service, INC. $10,000 WI Eastern General Contractors, INC. $10,000 MA Advance Construction, INC. $10,000 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Roger Mejia 3 insp. Lenexa, KS Juan Salas 3 insp. Daphne, AL Higher Level Construction, INC. 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Stonebridge Construction Services, LLC 3 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

LD Agostini & Sons INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $10,000
Berry & Clay Construction INC.
Nacogdoches, TX
2 inspections $10,000
The McKernon Group, INC.
Brandon, VT
2 inspections $10,000
Jeff Shepherd DBA Jeff Shepherd Construction
Clarksville, TN
2 inspections $10,000
R C Construction
Snohomish, WA
2 inspections $10,000

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Blacktop CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Blacktop CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Central Blacktop CO., INC. have? ▼
Central Blacktop CO., INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Blacktop CO., INC. had? ▼
Central Blacktop CO., INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-09 and the most recent on 2012-09-20. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Blacktop CO., INC.? ▼
Central Blacktop CO., INC. has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,200 (a 60.3% reduction).
Does Central Blacktop CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Central Blacktop CO., INC. has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Central Blacktop CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Central Blacktop CO., INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Central Blacktop CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Blacktop CO., INC. ranks #35,184 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Central Blacktop CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Blacktop CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, The McKernon Group, INC. in Brandon, VT is a similar construction employer with $10,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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