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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAG CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| A-1 ROOFING CO. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| AGRI-FINE CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Cook County Juvenile Detention Center | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Hair Fusion Bar | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| MSI PAINTING SOLUTIONS, INC. | Construction | 3 | $3K |
| EROS J. L. CONSTRUCTION CORP. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Cassidy Tires (Calumet City) | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Pangaea | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Central Plaza Residential Home | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| LAKESIDE MASONRY RESTORATION | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| THE THRESHOLDS | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $3K |
| Decibel Bar/The Spot/Big Shoulders | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| FAIRMONT CARE CENTER, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $3K |
| Pepe's - 83rd and Cottage Grove | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| COVEY MACHINE, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| MEIER MASONRY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| LEVEL CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| UNIVERSAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| USPS Chic Grand Crossing Carrier Annex | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Teloloapan Muffler and Brake | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| BEARSE MANUFACTURING CO. | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Cano Auto Electric | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| ARAIZA CORPORATION | Construction | 3 | $3K |
| Center Home For Hispanic Elderly | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| REGAL CUT STONE LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Master Machine and Repair | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Cassidy Tire (Canal) | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| A New Age Human Services Corp. - Austin Ave. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| PALMER PRINTING INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| FAIRMONT LEGGETT & PLATT | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| CITY OF CHICAGO - DEPT. OF STREETS & SANITATION | Manufacturing | 4 | $3K |
| COSMOPOLITAN LINEN SERVICE | Other Services | 2 | $3K |
| STAFF MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $3K |
| TORRES ENTERPRISES INC | Retail Trade | 2 | $3K |
| LAGOS CONSTRUCTION, INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| IMPERIAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATES, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| GREG'S RESTORATION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| SPIN ART NATION CHICAGO, LLC | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 | $3K |
| Dona Torta Chilanga | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Golden Dragon Fortune Cookie, Co. | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| HAND CAR WASH AND DETAIL CENTER | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| MIDWEST MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTING, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $3K |
| PLASTIC RECLAMATION PARTNERS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Pepe's - Archer | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| St. Rest Country Kitchen #2 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Eleven MR, LLC | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Pilsen's Fitness Center | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| Mangia Fresca | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Freighter, Inc | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
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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