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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIAL ZINC CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 3 | $5K |
| Kiddie Heaven Learning Academy, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Nico's Baby Academy/ Nico's Playhouse | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Big City Tap | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CLC ELECTRIC INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Platinum Touch Industries | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| PROMET STEEL INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| CITY OF CHICAGO - FIRE DEPT. - BATTALION 22 | Public Administration | 3 | $4K |
| K.C. CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Jai Yen Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| RESA CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| DUPAGE WELDING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| La Casa de Samuel | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| La Vaca | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CBRE, INC. | Real Estate & Rental | 3 | $4K |
| JAMES PRECIOUS METALS PLATING, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| RAFFIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| GREAT LAKES PLUMBING AND HEATING COMPANY | Construction | 3 | $4K |
| Aargus Plastics | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| JMS ELECTRIC, INC. | Construction | 3 | $4K |
| SAVAGE SERVICES CORPORATION | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $4K |
| XPERT SEWER SERVICE, INC. | Construction | 3 | $4K |
| BIG BAY LUMBER COMPANY | Retail Trade | 4 | $4K |
| GB GENERAL CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| GRANITE DEZIGNS OF ILLINOIS | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Busy Bees Child Development Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Macco | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Maaco- Western Ave | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Chicago Staging Inc/ Chicago Scaffolding Inc | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| ATS Design Studio, Inc | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Harold's Chicken Express | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| A.A. PALLET, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Big Top Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Cricket | Information | 0 | $0 |
| Divan Chicago | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Expert Auto Centers | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| MASTER POLISHING & BUFFING INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $4K |
| FREEMAN DECORATING SERVICES, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $4K |
| TEAM ONE GROUP, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| REGAL STEEL ERECTORS, LLC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| SCHULTZ BARREL & DRUM, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| TED'S REMODELING AND CONSTRUCTION INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| GONZALO BENITEZ DBA GONZALO BENITEZ | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| HAROLD'S CHICKEN #71 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Construction | 16 | $0 |
| One Love, Inc. (Ford City Mall) | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| UNITED SCAFFOLDING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| ADP PALLET, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| TRINITY ROOFING SERVICE, INC. | Construction | 3 | $4K |
| UNO JANITORIAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $4K |
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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