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Armor Shield Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Armor Shield Construction, INC. ranks #4,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty42% serious
$58,390
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Armor Shield Construction, INC. in Des Plaines, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $58,390. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Armor Shield Construction, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Frame & Finish Carpenters, INC. in Chicago, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $58,390 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#4,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Armor Shield Construction, INC. runs far above peers (8.6x 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

$58,390 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($58,390) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $58,390 $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 Armor Shield Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.17.012.016.921.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedADRIAN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TURNER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEWTRON BEAUMONT, L.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ERICK AND CHRIS CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LOLANDIZ CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BASNIGHT CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWNSHIP OF UPPER DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MF ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HAYWARD BAKER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GAN CONTRACTOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAZ PROFESSIONAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EARM CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHAMPION INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAYRO VIVAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUDY ARAGON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15J&A CONSTRUCTION ENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DAVE SENECAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOSE LOPEZ FRAMING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AGUILAR STUCCO AND R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Armor Shield Constru…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Armor Shield Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Armor Shield Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Armor Shield Construction, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,010 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($58,390 assessed).

How Armor Shield Construction, INC. Compares

Armor Shield Construction, INC.'s 6.00 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 far above peers (8.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-13

Last Inspection

2014-10-30

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,195

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $29,195 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

7

Repeat

58.3% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$89,380

Current Penalty Amount

$58,390

Penalty Reduction

34.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,990 from the initial assessment of $89,380. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Armor Shield Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $58,390 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,195 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($58,390 here).

Llamas Construction $58,368 NE Hurtado Construction Company $58,348 TX Bilin Construction LLC $58,448 ND AC Framing & Construction INC $58,450 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Adrian Construction Group LLC 2 insp. Ramsey, NJ Empire Builders LLC 2 insp. Minoa, NY Turner Construction Company 2 insp. Beverly Hills, CA Newtron Beaumont, L.L.C. 2 insp. Port Arthur, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Frame & Finish Carpenters, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $58,390
S&G Contracting
Hartford, CT
0 inspections $0
Lambert Construction
Bluefield, WV
0 inspections $0
Llamas Construction
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $58,368
Corner Construction CORP.
Arlington Heights, IL
2 inspections $58,364

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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 Armor Shield Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Armor Shield Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Armor Shield Construction, INC. have? ▼
Armor Shield Construction, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $58,390.
How many OSHA inspections has Armor Shield Construction, INC. had? ▼
Armor Shield Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-13 and the most recent on 2014-10-30. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Armor Shield Construction, INC.? ▼
Armor Shield Construction, INC. has been assessed $58,390 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $89,380 (a 34.7% reduction).
Does Armor Shield Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Armor Shield Construction, INC. has 5 serious violations, and 7 repeat 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 Armor Shield Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Armor Shield Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Armor Shield Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Armor Shield Construction, INC. ranks #4,083 (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 Armor Shield Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Armor Shield Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $58,390 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (8.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frame & Finish Carpenters, INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar construction employer with $58,390 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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