Educational Services · Morton, IL

Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School has a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

40% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School in Morton, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, West Street Elementary School in Geneva, NY is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORNELL UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPARTA TOWNSHIP SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLINT COMMUNITY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STATE CENTER COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAK RIDGE SCHOOLS - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TULLAHOMA CITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRISTOL TENNESSEE CI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MONROE SD-WILLIAMSTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DE ESC ELEMENTAL EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARRISON TOWNSHIP EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCHROON LAKE CSD BUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DE DISTRITO ESCOLAR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BROOME COMMUNITY COL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20HADDON HEIGHTS JR-SR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Morton Cusd #709 - L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School Compares

Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-18

Last Inspection

2011-08-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School'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 Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School have?
Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School had?
Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-18 and the most recent on 2011-08-22. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School?
Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School has 2 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 Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School operate in?
Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School's safety record compare to industry average?
Morton Cusd #709 - Lottie Brown School's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, West Street Elementary School in Geneva, NY is a similar educational services 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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