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Archon Construction CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Archon Construction CO., INC. ranks #34,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$10,259
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Archon Construction CO., INC. in Des Plaines, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,259. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Archon Construction CO., INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, V I S E Company in Chico, CA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,255 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#34,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Archon Construction CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Archon Construction CO., INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$10,259 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Archon Construction CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEVER CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BETT MART CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAN BROTHERS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIAMOND MATERIALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TOP SHELF ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2H & J ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KLINE ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TIGERS HANDYMAN SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLORIDA'S FRAME PRO,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SKYMARK ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WESTERN SINGLE PLY -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TDEH FRAMING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRADY CRAWFORD CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAXIM CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DIVISION 8 INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18EGG CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIRA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MERITAGE HOMES OF CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PARAGON ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Archon Construction …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Archon Construction CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Archon Construction CO., INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Archon Construction CO., INC. is the #9,416 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($10,259).

How Archon Construction CO., INC. Compares

Archon Construction CO., INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-22

Last Inspection

2017-04-05

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,130

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,130 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$21,482

Current Penalty Amount

$10,259

Penalty Reduction

52.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,223 from the initial assessment of $21,482. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Archon Construction CO., INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Archon Construction CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $10,259 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,130 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Archon Construction CO., INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,259 here).

Central Texas Mobility Constructors $10,260 TX Marvin Marquez $10,257 TX V I S E Company $10,255 CA Henry's Coating, INC. $10,254 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ever Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Fallston, MD Bett Mart Construction, INC. 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA Can Brothers Construction, INC 2 insp. Londonderry, NH Diamond Materials LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, DE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Central Texas Mobility Constructors
Austin, TX
2 inspections $10,260
Marvin Marquez
Porter, TX
2 inspections $10,257
Rawhide's Plumbing & Construction
Paris, AR
0 inspections $0
V I S E Company
Chico, CA
3 inspections $10,255
Boggs Contracting
Monroe, NC
0 inspections $0

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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 Archon Construction CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Archon Construction CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Archon Construction CO., INC. have? ▼
Archon Construction CO., INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,259.
How many OSHA inspections has Archon Construction CO., INC. had? ▼
Archon Construction CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-22 and the most recent on 2017-04-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Archon Construction CO., INC.? ▼
Archon Construction CO., INC. has been assessed $10,259 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,482 (a 52.2% reduction).
Does Archon Construction CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Archon Construction CO., INC. has 2 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 Archon Construction CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Archon Construction CO., INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Archon Construction CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Archon Construction CO., INC. ranks #34,184 (the upper 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 Archon Construction CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Archon Construction CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,259 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, V I S E Company in Chico, CA is a similar construction employer with $10,255 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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