Illinois utilities: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to utilities establishments in Illinois over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of utilities inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 33 | 70% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 26 | 55% |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 14 | 30% |
| 1910.212 | Machine Guarding | 11 | 23% |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 11 | 23% |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 9 | 19% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 8 | 17% |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 8 | 17% |
| 1910.29 | Fall Protection Criteria | 7 | 15% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 7 | 15% |
| 1910.146 | Confined Spaces | 6 | 13% |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 5 | 11% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 2213: 46 inspections
- NAICS 2211: 1 inspections
Recently cited utilities establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Manito - Public Works Dept | Manito | Jul 9, 2026 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of El Paso - Street Dept | El Paso | Jun 4, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Central Alexander County Sanitary District | Olive Branch | May 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 25, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Eldorado - Wastewater Treatment Plant | Eldorado | May 14, 2026 | 3 | $2,760 | $500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Round Lake Park - Public Works Dept | Round Lake Park | May 11, 2026 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of South Pekin - Sewer Department | South Pekin | May 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| City of Chicago - Dept. of Water Management | Chicago | Apr 21, 2026 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept | Woodlawn | Apr 10, 2026 | 2 | $1,840 | $1,840 | Final orderAbatement due May 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Davis Junction - Public Works | Davis Junction | Apr 9, 2026 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Forrest-Public Works | Forrest | Apr 7, 2026 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Winfield - Public Works Dept | Winfield | Apr 7, 2026 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Rockton - Public Works Dept | Rockton | Apr 2, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Equality - Public Works Dept | Equality | Mar 23, 2026 | 1 | $2,760 | $1,380 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Village of Round Lake Beach - Public Works Dept | Round Lake Beach | Mar 23, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Shawnee Valley Water District | Wolf Lake | Mar 23, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Sumner - Public Works Dept | Sumner | Mar 23, 2026 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Aledo-Water Department | Joy | Mar 5, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Fayetteville - Public Works Dept | Fayetteville | Mar 5, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Bridgeport - Utilities | Bridgeport | Mar 5, 2026 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Liberty-Ledford Water District | Harrisburg | Feb 24, 2026 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Noble - Utilities | Noble | Feb 24, 2026 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Elburn - Sewer Dept | Elburn | Feb 23, 2026 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Elburn - Water Dept | Elburn | Feb 23, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Washington - Water Department | Washington | Feb 23, 2026 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Clay City - Utilities | Clay City | Feb 17, 2026 | 18 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Hampshire - Sewer Dept | Hampshire | Feb 10, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Barry - Water Department | Barry | Feb 10, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Marion - Water Department | Marion | Feb 10, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Hampshire - Water Dept | Hampshire | Feb 3, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Christopher - Water and Sewer Dept | Christopher | Jan 29, 2026 | 7 | $4,260 | $3,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Mechanicsburg Buffalo Water Commission | Mechanicsburg | Jan 29, 2026 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Akin Water District | Thompsonville | Jan 13, 2026 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Tilden - Public Works Dept | Tilden | Jan 7, 2026 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| CR Solar LLC dba Eequals | Amboy | Jan 6, 2026 | 4 | $34,755 | $19,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Abingdon - Water Department | Abingdon | Dec 5, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of South Pekin - Water Department | South Pekin | Dec 5, 2025 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Galesburg - Oquawka Water Treatment Plant | Oquawka | Dec 2, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Meredosia - Water Department | Meredosia | Dec 2, 2025 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Rushville - Water Department | Rushville | Dec 1, 2025 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Fort Massac Water District | Metropolis | Nov 24, 2025 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 31, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Ottawa - Waste Water Treatment | Ottawa | Nov 6, 2025 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 12, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Ottawa - Water Treatment | Ottawa | Nov 3, 2025 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 8, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Virden Sanitary District | Virden | Nov 3, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Village of Willowbrook - Water Department | Willowbrook | Oct 27, 2025 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 1, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Dwight - Public Works | Dwight | Oct 21, 2025 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 24, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| City of Galesburg - Water Dept | Galesburg | Oct 14, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 17, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Village of Durand - Water Dept | Durand | Oct 6, 2025 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 10, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Illinois
- Administrative & waste services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
- Retail trade
- Transportation & warehousing
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many utilities employers in Illinois were cited by OSHA?
47 utilities inspections in Illinois had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 4% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Illinois utilities?
The most-cited standards were 1910.132 (PPE General Requirements), 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout).
What is the typical penalty for utilities employers in Illinois?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $0. Median current penalty: $0.