Construction · Swansea, IL

Cog Cable LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cog Cable LLC ranks #73,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,322
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,756
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cog Cable LLC in Swansea, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,322. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cog Cable LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Trans-Tel 2Y08 Battle Creek MI in Norman, OK is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#73,756
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cog Cable LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cog Cable LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,322 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Cog Cable LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED SIGNS & SIGNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANDRE DUTRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HIGHPOINT CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SALVADOR GARCIA RAMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROADRUNNER DRYWALL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWER GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NEW CONTRACTOR 1 COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8QUALITY AND SPEED CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BELLINGHAM MARINE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6V & T PAINTING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30CRISTIAN NAVARETTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3H5 CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIEGO ANDRES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ANTONIO VARGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCFALL EXCAVATING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SLP CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VULKAN ROOFING & CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JAIME ACOSTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WARREN PAVING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOLDEN HAMMER CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Cog Cable LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Cog Cable LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Cog Cable LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Cog Cable LLC is the #23,658 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,322).

How Cog Cable LLC Compares

Cog Cable LLC's 0.50 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-08-22

Last Inspection

2023-08-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,161

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,161 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$3,572

Current Penalty Amount

$2,322

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,250 from the initial assessment of $3,572. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Cog Cable LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cog Cable LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $2,322 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,161 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cog Cable LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,322 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Cog Cable LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cog Cable LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Cog Cable LLC have?
Cog Cable LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,322.
How many OSHA inspections has Cog Cable LLC had?
Cog Cable LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-22 and the most recent on 2023-08-22. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cog Cable LLC?
Cog Cable LLC has been assessed $2,322 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,572 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Cog Cable LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cog Cable LLC has 1 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 Cog Cable LLC operate in?
Cog Cable LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cog Cable LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cog Cable LLC ranks #73,756 (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 Cog Cable LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Cog Cable LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,322 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, Trans-Tel 2Y08 Battle Creek MI in Norman, OK is a similar construction employer with $0 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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