This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

W.R. Brown Safety Record

North Chicago, IL

F

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

Last inspected 09/06/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, W.R. Brown in North Chicago, Illinois has 30 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $7,240 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 1991.

W.R. Brown, located in North Chicago, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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, 22 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,240.

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
2 Inspections
22 Serious
$7,240 Penalties
Serious?
22 ($7,060)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($180)
OSHA initially proposed $25,265 in penalties for W.R. Brown, later reduced to $7,240 — a 71% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/06/1991 Referral? North Chicago, IL 29 $7,000
08/09/1989 Complaint? North Chicago, IL 1 $240

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