Chicago, IL
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Chicago, IL has 1,748 employers tracked by OSHA with 3,073 total inspections and $17.3M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Chicago
Workplace safety enforcement records in Chicago, IL span 1,748 employers and 3,073 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.8 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 6,922 violations — a rate of 2.25 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $17.3M, averaging $10K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Ashley Quality Care Inc alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 6,922 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Chicago typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 1,748 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Chicago
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Quality Care Inc Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | SCR Medical Transportation Services Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Tank Noodle Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Cook County Clerk Of The Circuit Court Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Ashley's Quality Care Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | POLO MASONRY BUILDERS, INC. Construction | 11 | 64 | $565K |
| 7 | BWAY CORPORATION Manufacturing | 20 | 34 | $534K |
| 8 | FLORENZA MARBLE & GRANITE CORPORATION Manufacturing | 2 | 32 | $500K |
| 9 | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL Manufacturing | 2 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | AllStyle Buffet Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFL STARTERS & ALTERNATORS INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $13K |
| Monroe Pavilion Health Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| RESTORE PROS CORP. | Construction | 2 | $13K |
| Slice Factory (Pilsen) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| U.S. TRAILER PARTS & SUPPLY, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $13K |
| CITY OF CHICAGO - STREETS AND SANITATION | Administrative & Waste Services | 8 | $13K |
| SUPERIOR NUT & CANDY | Manufacturing | 3 | $13K |
| RICHARDSON SEATING CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $13K |
| AC Pallets Inc. | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| NAYLOR PIPE COMPANY | Manufacturing | 3 | $13K |
| Autumn Green at Wright Campus | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| HARTFORD & SONS LLC | Construction | 3 | $13K |
| EDSAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $13K |
| KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 5 | $13K |
| TOLGANO INC. DBA WOLCOTT'S | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $13K |
| Hubbard Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| LINN MATHES INC. | Construction | 8 | $13K |
| SOUDAN METALS COMPANY, INC. DBA STEEL FAB & FINISH, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $13K |
| EUGENIO VARGAS | Construction | 3 | $13K |
| El Faro Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Pepe's - West 63rd | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Shell (Belmont & Milwaukee) | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| LINK MASONRY, INC. | Construction | 4 | $13K |
| PRECISION EXCAVATION LLC | Construction | 3 | $13K |
| Lena Brava/Cruz Blanca | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Phil Stefani Signature Events, LLC | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| REYES ROOFING LLC | Construction | 2 | $13K |
| ANEES UPHOLSTERY, INC. | Other Services | 3 | $13K |
| Heartland Technology Group/Sherman Consulting | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| FLEX-N-GATE CHICAGO, LLC | Manufacturing | 5 | $12K |
| MR Group | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| QUALITY RESTORATIONS INC. | Construction | 4 | $12K |
| POLO MASONRY, INC. | Construction | 4 | $12K |
| HILL MASONRY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| HECTOR CARLOS PILLADO | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| DMG Security | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Stroger Hospital | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Danmark Security | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| JAP Pallets | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Toro Construction Corp. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| GREEN DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| Lake Iron, Inc | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| X-ARIAS CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| CITY BUILDERS CONTRACTORS, INC. | Construction | 3 | $12K |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 13 | $12K |
| DBM SERVICES, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN & ASSOCIATES LLC | Construction | 4 | $12K |
| THE ADVANCE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| Grocery Basket | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| CHICAGO AMERICAN MANUFACTURING LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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