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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE MASONRY, INC. | Construction | 3 | $8K |
| Grasmere Place | Other | 0 | $0 |
| BRENNAN MASONRY COMPANY | Construction | 8 | $8K |
| MAGENTA, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| Giordano's (Lake St) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| La Haciendita | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Zaibak Brothers and Company | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| METROPOLITAN STEEL, INC. | Construction | 4 | $8K |
| TS 210 LLC | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| La France Bakery | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| ELLY'S ON MILWAUKEE, INC. | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| W.E. O'NEIL CONSTRUCTION CO. | Construction | 4 | $8K |
| RAVENSWOOD DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| LEND LEASE (US) CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 13 | $8K |
| RAPID DISPLAYS | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| O & K AMERICAN CORP | Manufacturing | 3 | $8K |
| COMMERCIAL PALLET, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| KLAK CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| DAUBERT CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $8K |
| MAKOWSKI REAL SAUSAGE, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| Andrews Automotive Company | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| LITTLE VILLAGE RECYCLING LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $8K |
| HJ Russell & Company | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| ZIM MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 3 | $8K |
| BAKY COPPER DESIGN, INC. | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| Lincoln Towing Service | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| OSI GROUP, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| Amigo insurance - 4156 w 26th st | Finance & Insurance | 0 | $0 |
| TOUGH CUT CONCRETE SERVICES, INC. | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| Pina Paint Experts | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| UNITED AIR LINES, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 6 | $8K |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| ESTRUCTURAS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| Y. M. C. CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| KINGDOM CHEVROLET | Retail Trade | 2 | $8K |
| Discount Meat & Produce Fresh Market | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Sarpinos Pizzeria | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles - Chi. | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| FOXBUILD, LLC | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| LCS CONSTRUCTION CO. | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| ABSOLUTE CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| El Nuevo Taconazo #2 (Kedzie) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Billy Goat II (Opera House) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| H&M INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $8K |
| MASTER WASHING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| ELSTON MATERIALS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| ENVOY AIR INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $8K |
| RIBBON WEBBING CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| Ovitsky Vision Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| RESERVE MARINE TERMINALS | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $7K |
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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