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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIPI METALS CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 3 | $12K |
| PACKAGING DYNAMICS DBA BAGCRAFT PAPERCON | Manufacturing | 3 | $12K |
| Taqueria Ricardo | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| A & H Mechanical, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| PRIORITY PLUMBING, INC. | Construction | 5 | $12K |
| Molite Electric, Inc. | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| EAGLE PAINTING & MAINTENANCE CO., INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| Treasure Island Foods | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| VKG CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| RYEHILL CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| Yolk Streeterville | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Cafe Con Leche | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| NORTH SOUTH MASONRY & TUCKPOINTING, INC. | Construction | 3 | $12K |
| ALEXANDER JR BUILDING SERVICES, INC. | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| FERNANDO LEMUS | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| Boss Group | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| LIPRUS U MASONRY, INC. | Construction | 4 | $12K |
| Elly's on North | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ALDRIDGE ELECTRIC, INC. | Construction | 3 | $12K |
| SERGE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| TORRES BROTHERS, LLC | Construction | 2 | $12K |
| Car Outlet (western) | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Chinese Yum Yum | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Bulmen Consultant Group, Inc. | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| Smashy Automotive | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| RONAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC | Construction | 3 | $11K |
| JOSE CASTELLANOS DBA CASTELLANOS ROOFING | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS DBA MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $11K |
| Happy Foods | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| BMO Harris Bank | Finance & Insurance | 0 | $0 |
| Phil Stephani's 437 Rush | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| PUPS PET CLUB LLC | Other Services | 2 | $11K |
| CAPITOL CEMENT COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| Tastee Freez | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| DNO Services | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| CHICAGO STEEL CONTAINER CORPORATION | Other Services | 2 | $11K |
| O'SULLIVAN PLUMBING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| METHOD CONSTRUCTION, LLC | Construction | 4 | $11K |
| JERNBERG INDUSTRIES, LLC DBA AAM METAL FORMING | Manufacturing | 2 | $11K |
| GOMEZ TRANSMISSIONS INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $11K |
| Nunos Complete Car Care- Chicago IL | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Szymanski's Deli & Liquors | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| CHURCH STREET CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 4 | $11K |
| WHEATLAND TUBE, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $11K |
| QUALITY CONSTRUCTION PROS INC. | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| Beacon Care Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| OLD VETERAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 4 | $11K |
| DUNIGAN CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 2 | $11K |
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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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
