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Transportation & Warehousing · Geneseo, IL

Hillsdale Elevator Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hillsdale Elevator Company has a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty16% serious
$552,000
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82
of 100,495 penalized employers

Hillsdale Elevator Company in Geneseo, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $552,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hillsdale Elevator Company 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 were classified as serious and 16 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, KTS Solutions, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
15.8%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Hillsdale Elevator Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hillsdale Elevator Company runs far above peers (91.1x 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

$552,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($552,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $552,000 $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

What the Data Says About Hillsdale Elevator Company

The federal enforcement record for Hillsdale Elevator Company in Geneseo, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 19 violations, translating to 9.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (15.8%) were classified as serious, 16 (84.2%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $513,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $552,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $276,000. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs far above peers (91.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-27 to 2013-02-21, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-27

Last Inspection

2013-02-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$276,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $276,000 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

15.8% of total

16

Willful

84.2% 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

$513,000

Current Penalty Amount

$552,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Hillsdale Elevator Company compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hillsdale Elevator Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 19 3.2
Total Penalty $552,000 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $276,000 $3,294
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillsdale Elevator Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hillsdale Elevator Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hillsdale Elevator Company have? ▼
Hillsdale Elevator Company has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 16 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $552,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Hillsdale Elevator Company had? ▼
Hillsdale Elevator Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-27 and the most recent on 2013-02-21. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hillsdale Elevator Company? ▼
Hillsdale Elevator Company has been assessed $552,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hillsdale Elevator Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hillsdale Elevator Company has 3 serious violations, 16 willful 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 Hillsdale Elevator Company operate in? ▼
Hillsdale Elevator Company operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493130). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
How does Hillsdale Elevator Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hillsdale Elevator Company's total OSHA penalty of $552,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer (91.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, KTS Solutions, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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