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2118 N. Damen Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 2118 N. Damen Corporation ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,960
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

2118 N. Damen Corporation in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,960. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected 2118 N. Damen Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, El Indio - Halsey in Portland, OR is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How 2118 N. Damen Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows 2118 N. Damen Corporation runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,960 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is 2118 N. Damen Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUGAR BAY CLUB & RES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHINATOWN SUPER BUFFET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCCLASKEY WINNEMUCCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DIP HOSPITALITY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WARREN FOOD GROUP LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE BUCCANEER HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LA QUINTA INN & SUIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLCALI PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALLIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KING TACO RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LA COPA INNS OF AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WILLOUGHBY'S RESTAUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DANA LODGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PIETRO CERCONE DBA P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OSAKA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BONE YARD II INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ESS SUPPORT SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VETERANS CANTEEN SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHUCK E CHEESE S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 02118 N. Damen Corpor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
2118 N. Damen Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

2118 N. Damen Corporation in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: 2118 N. Damen Corporation is the #1,168 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($1,960).

How 2118 N. Damen Corporation Compares

2118 N. Damen Corporation's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-06

Last Inspection

2012-08-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$980

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $980 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,960

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,540 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How 2118 N. Damen Corporation compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric 2118 N. Damen Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 6 0.5
Total Penalty $1,960 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $980 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for 2118 N. Damen Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,960 here).

The Original Mels, INC. $1,960 NV Kettle Creek Enterprises, Incorporated $1,956 PA Ruth's Chris Steak House $1,968 HI Red Roof Inn $1,950 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Sugar Bay Club & Resort CORP. 2 insp. ST Thomas, VI Chinatown Super Buffet 2 insp. Kansas City, KS McClaskey Winnemucca Gold Country, L.L.C. 2 insp. Winnemucca, NV Dip Hospitality LLC 2 insp. Cheektowaga, NY

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2118 N. Damen Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, 2118 N. Damen Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does 2118 N. Damen Corporation have? ▼
2118 N. Damen Corporation has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,960.
How many OSHA inspections has 2118 N. Damen Corporation had? ▼
2118 N. Damen Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-06 and the most recent on 2012-08-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for 2118 N. Damen Corporation? ▼
2118 N. Damen Corporation has been assessed $1,960 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 44.0% reduction).
Does 2118 N. Damen Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. 2118 N. Damen Corporation has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does 2118 N. Damen Corporation operate in? ▼
2118 N. Damen Corporation operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does 2118 N. Damen Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, 2118 N. Damen Corporation ranks #77,111 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does 2118 N. Damen Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
2118 N. Damen Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $1,960 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, El Indio - Halsey in Portland, OR is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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