Establishment profile
PARSEC, INC.
27236 INTERNATIONAL PORT ROAD, ELWOOD, IL, 60421
482112 — Short Line Railroads
Summary
PARSEC, INC. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $6,240 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 86th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 38 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PARSEC, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $6,240 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 M03 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2011 | Apr 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0032 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2011 | Apr 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E09 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4821 within IL. Peer group: 38 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PARSEC, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Jun 2016 – Jun 2021 · 1 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Brain | Hospitalized | |
| May 17, 2019 | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Lower leg(s) | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for PARSEC, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PARSEC, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for PARSEC, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other PARSEC, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 36 cases · 27 ULP · 9 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-RC-390070 | Representation election | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-366421 | Representation election | May 2025 | Jul 2025 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-331303 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2023 | Jun 2026 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-320526 | Representation election | Jun 2023 | Aug 2023 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-320593 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2023 | Jan 2024 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-283318 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2021 | Dec 2021 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-283317 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2021 | Dec 2021 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-282670 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-275844 | Representation election | Apr 2021 | Jun 2021 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-270391 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2020 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-203751 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2017 | Mar 2018 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-200150 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2017 | Oct 2017 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-199628 | Representation election | May 2017 | Nov 2017 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-192789 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-151437 | Unfair labor practice | May 2015 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-151372 | Unfair labor practice | May 2015 | Jun 2015 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-131379 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2014 | Aug 2014 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-129824 | Representation election | Jun 2014 | Aug 2014 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-129793 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2014 | Jul 2014 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-129737 | Unfair labor practice | May 2014 | Jul 2014 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-127338 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2014 | Aug 2014 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-064137 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-060586 | Representation election | Jun 2011 | Aug 2011 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-046281 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2010 | Oct 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-046280 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2010 | Oct 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-046279 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2010 | Nov 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-021951 | Representation election | Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045741 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2009 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045347 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045314 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | Jul 2009 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045305 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | Nov 2009 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-021767 | Representation election | Jun 2008 | Mar 2009 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-044492 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-044127 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-043300 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2006 | Jun 2006 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-043205 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2006 | Jul 2006 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for PARSEC, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PARSEC, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-03 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-07-05 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | |
| 2011-03-25 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-10-09 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-12-21 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | |
| 2007-12-21 | Complaint | 5 | 2 | $1,050 | |
| 2007-01-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PARSEC, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PARSEC, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- PARSEC, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $6,240 in total penalties.
- How does PARSEC, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- PARSEC, INC. operates in the short line railroads industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.