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Champaign County - HWY Dept.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Champaign County - HWY Dept. ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty93% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Champaign County - HWY Dept. in Urbana, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Champaign County - HWY Dept. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ihc Construction Companies LLC in Naperville, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Champaign County - HWY Dept. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Champaign County - HWY Dept. runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Champaign County - HWY Dept..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.88.615.522.429.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGIANT CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GTO CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EG MUNOZ CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28AJ FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EGIDIO ROBINSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M&M GENERAL CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L.L.E. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SIERRA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARVIN OMAR MEJIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VAN DERHOOF ROOFING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5W&E FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TIMBERWORKS CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6IDEAL MARINE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARTIN CERRITO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST OPTION CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MASTERS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROBERT PURDY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THUNDER RIDGE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIAMOND CONTRACTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Champaign County - H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Champaign County - HWY Dept. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Champaign County - HWY Dept. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Champaign County - HWY Dept. sits at penalty rank #30,767 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($500 assessed).

How Champaign County - HWY Dept. Compares

Champaign County - HWY Dept.'s 7.50 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 well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-03-11

Last Inspection

2023-05-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.7% 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

$500

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Champaign County - HWY Dept. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Champaign County - HWY Dept. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 3.3
Total Penalty $500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $250 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Champaign County - HWY Dept., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($500 here).

J & J Masonry $500 SC USA Earthworks, L.L.C. $500 MI Hemar, INC. $500 NC Intech Construction, INC. $500 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Giant Construction Corporation 2 insp. Barrigada, GU Township of Toms River Department of Public Works 2 insp. Toms River, NJ Gto Construction, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Eg Munoz Construction, LLC 2 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

J & J Masonry
Parris Island, SC
2 inspections $500
Ihc Construction Companies LLC
Naperville, IL
2 inspections $500
J & S Siding, INC
Byron Center, MI
2 inspections $500
Omar Martinez DBA Omar Martinez
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $500
KRG Utility, INC.
Greensboro, NC
2 inspections $500

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What to do with this record

Use Champaign County - HWY Dept.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Champaign County - HWY Dept. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Champaign County - HWY Dept.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Champaign County - HWY Dept. have? ▼
Champaign County - HWY Dept. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Champaign County - HWY Dept. had? ▼
Champaign County - HWY Dept. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-11 and the most recent on 2023-05-11. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Champaign County - HWY Dept.? ▼
Champaign County - HWY Dept. has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Champaign County - HWY Dept. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Champaign County - HWY Dept. has 14 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Champaign County - HWY Dept. operate in? ▼
Champaign County - HWY Dept. 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 Champaign County - HWY Dept. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Champaign County - HWY Dept. ranks #92,988 (the lower 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 Champaign County - HWY Dept.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Champaign County - HWY Dept.'s total OSHA penalty of $500 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ihc Construction Companies LLC in Naperville, IL is a similar construction employer with $500 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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