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Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. ranks #22,219 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 59 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty95% serious
$16,140
OSHA penalties
59
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,219
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. in Evanston, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 59 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,140. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 59 violations, averaging 29.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,219 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 56 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, Rieber Contracting INC. in Reno, NV is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,132 in current penalties.

29.5
violations per inspection
94.9%
of violations were serious
#22,219
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 59 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (29.5 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 Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$16,140 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIKE KRUEGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NELCO PROPERTIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36MILLER FAMILY CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LEODEGARIO SOLANO NA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRISTIAN ROLANDO ALV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEKTON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KROHMER PLUMBING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NOVA CONCRETE CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALPERCATA FRAMING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19INO VELASQUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20AFAV CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EDGAR ALFREDO MARQUE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOSE CONEJO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TIMBERVIEW CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF UPPER FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CROOMS MASONRY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CAPITAL CITY CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JNM CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RAJ CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Arturo's Painting & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59
Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 59 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.

Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. sits at penalty rank #5,633 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($16,140 assessed).

How Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. Compares

Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC.'s 29.50 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-19

Last Inspection

2014-05-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

29.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,070

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 29.5 violations per visit. That's $8,070 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

56

Serious

94.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

5.1% 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

$46,000

Current Penalty Amount

$16,140

Penalty Reduction

64.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,860 from the initial assessment of $46,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 59 3.3
Total Penalty $16,140 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,070 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,140 here).

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation $16,137 AK Rey Construction $16,135 TX Plan and Build, LLC $16,134 MS Rieber Contracting INC. $16,132 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mike Krueger 2 insp. Perrysburg, OH Nelco Properties LLC 2 insp. San Diego, CA Miller Family Construction, LLC 2 insp. Perrysburg, OH Leodegario Solano Navarrete 2 insp. Cypress, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Natural State Builders
Maumelle, AR
0 inspections $0
Doss Enterprises
Jane Lew, WV
0 inspections $0
Rey Construction
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $16,135
Plan and Build, LLC
Jackson, MS
2 inspections $16,134
Rieber Contracting INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $16,132

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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 Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 59 violations across 2 inspections, including 56 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 Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. have? ▼
Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. has 59 OSHA violations on record, including 56 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,140.
How many OSHA inspections has Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. had? ▼
Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-19 and the most recent on 2014-05-19. This averages 29.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC.? ▼
Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. has been assessed $16,140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,000 (a 64.9% reduction).
Does Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. has 56 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 Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. operate in? ▼
Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238320). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC. ranks #22,219 (the top quarter 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 Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arturo's Painting & Restauration INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,140 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rieber Contracting INC. in Reno, NV is a similar construction employer with $16,132 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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