This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Commonwealth Edison Safety Record

Joliet, IL · Utilities

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 03/03/2003

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Commonwealth Edison in Joliet, Illinois has 30 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $52,420 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2003.

Commonwealth Edison, located in Joliet, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 30 violations on file, 15 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $52,420.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

30 Violations
16 Inspections
15 Serious
$52,420 Penalties
Serious?
15 ($52,360)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($60)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $64,420 in penalties for Commonwealth Edison, later reduced to $52,420 — a 19% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
6 citations $210
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
5 citations $49,000
1926.0957 OSHA Standard
2 citations $800
1910.0023 Ladders
2 citations $30
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $1,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/03/2003 Complaint? Joliet, IL 0 $0
04/13/2000 Referral? Joliet, IL 0 $0
01/30/1995 Accident? Joliet, IL 5 $49,000
03/23/1994 Complaint? Joliet, IL 0 $0
02/28/1989 Accident? Joliet, IL 5 $2,000
02/19/1986 Planned? Joliet, IL 0 $0
02/18/1986 Unprogrammed Related? Joliet, IL 0 $0
10/30/1984 Referral? Joliet, IL 2 $0
10/30/1984 Referral? Joliet, IL 0 $0
01/04/1984 Accident? Joliet, IL 2 $1,000
01/27/1982 Complaint? Joliet, IL 1 $0
11/15/1979 Complaint? Joliet, IL 0 $0
01/10/1978 Complaint? Joliet, IL 3 $360
09/24/1975 Complaint? Joliet, IL 9 $30
06/19/1974 Complaint? Joliet, IL 3 $30
09/06/1973 Planned? Joliet, IL 0 $0

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