This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1994. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Lawrence Brothers Safety Record

Sterling, IL

F

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

Last inspected 10/05/1994

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lawrence Brothers in Sterling, Illinois has 97 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 35 classified as serious and $15,180 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1994.

Lawrence Brothers, located in Sterling, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1994. 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 97 violations on file, 35 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,180.

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.

97 Violations
8 Inspections
35 Serious
$15,180 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
56 ($220)
Serious?
35 ($14,610)
Repeat?
6 ($350)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (11 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1977
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1978
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1978
OSHA initially proposed $41,240 in penalties for Lawrence Brothers, later reduced to $15,180 — a 63% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
11 citations $1,475
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $1,675
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
7 citations $2,150
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
5 citations $175
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/05/1994 Accident? Sterling, IL 0 $0
01/23/1992 Complaint? Sterling, IL 23 $11,700
05/18/1988 Planned? Sterling, IL 28 $1,960
02/11/1985 Complaint? Sterling, IL 4 $400
07/23/1981 Follow-Up? Sterling, IL 0 $0
10/04/1978 Planned? Sterling, IL 17 $500
08/30/1978 Complaint? Sterling, IL 8 $500
01/10/1977 Planned? Sterling, IL 17 $120

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