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American Demolition Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Demolition Corporation ranks #2,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty73% serious
$72,450
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Demolition Corporation in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $72,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Demolition Corporation 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 40 violations, averaging 13.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CLS Insulation in Arlington, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.3
violations per inspection
72.5%
of violations were serious
#2,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (13.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Demolition Corporation runs far above peers (10.7x 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

$72,450 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($72,450) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $72,450 $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is American Demolition Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBELTRAN FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ALEJANDRO JADO ESPINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11EZZO CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RAFAEL ABARCA-BARRAGAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JCN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12N.M.N. CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RK SEAMLESS GUTTERS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LWJ CONSTRUCTING & T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JOSE PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GUADALUPE MORENO CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOM HERRMAN MASONRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HIGHLANDER MTN CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LMC INDUSTRIAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JKA CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SAMUEL MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MADERA FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LARIVIERE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLORIDA CONCRETE UNL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CORE TECH INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7American Demolition …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40
American Demolition Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 40 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

American Demolition Corporation in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, American Demolition Corporation sits at penalty rank #730 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($72,450 assessed).

How American Demolition Corporation Compares

American Demolition Corporation's 13.33 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-12-19

Last Inspection

2017-07-06

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 13.3 violations per visit. That's $24,150 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

Serious

72.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

27.5% 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

$118,635

Current Penalty Amount

$72,450

Penalty Reduction

38.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,185 from the initial assessment of $118,635. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How American Demolition Corporation compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Demolition Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 40 3.3
Total Penalty $72,450 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,150 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($72,450 here).

Bett Mart Construction, INC. $72,502 GA Damien Construction, INC. $72,377 PA Juan Carlos Gonzalez $72,534 TX Borough of Spotswood Department of Public Works $72,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Beltran Framing LLC 3 insp. Omaha, NE Alejandro Jado Espino 3 insp. Richmond Hill, GA Ezzo Construction, LLC 3 insp. Jacksonville, FL Rafael Abarca-Barragan 3 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kauffman Company
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Reliant Enterprises LLC
Lawrenceburg, IN
0 inspections $0
Lightning Ironwork Welds LLC
Tolleson, AZ
0 inspections $0
CLS Insulation
Arlington, TX
0 inspections $0
Bett Mart Construction, INC.
Alpharetta, GA
2 inspections $72,502

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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 American Demolition Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Demolition Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 3 inspections, including 29 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does American Demolition Corporation have? ▼
American Demolition Corporation has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $72,450.
How many OSHA inspections has American Demolition Corporation had? ▼
American Demolition Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-19 and the most recent on 2017-07-06. This averages 13.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Demolition Corporation? ▼
American Demolition Corporation has been assessed $72,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $118,635 (a 38.9% reduction).
Does American Demolition Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Demolition Corporation has 29 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 American Demolition Corporation operate in? ▼
American Demolition Corporation operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Demolition Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Demolition Corporation ranks #2,937 (the top 5% 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 American Demolition Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Demolition Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $72,450 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (10.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, CLS Insulation in Arlington, TX is a similar construction 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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