Construction · Frankfort, IL

Blue-Gold Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blue-Gold Construction, INC. ranks #9,777 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty20% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$31,720
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #9,777
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blue-Gold Construction, INC. in Frankfort, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,720. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Blue-Gold Construction, INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,777 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, RG Construction Services in Rio Rancho, NM is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection: 20.0%
of violations were serious: #9,777
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Blue-Gold Construction…

$31,720
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Blue-Gold Construction, INC. runs well above peers (4.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$31,720 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Blue-Gold Construction, INC..

Blue-Gold Construction, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Blue-Gold Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Blue-Gold Construction, INC. ranks #2,375 at $31,720 current penalty.

How Blue-Gold Construction, INC. Compares

Blue-Gold Construction, INC.'s 1.25 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 (4.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-04-20

Last Inspection

2022-02-09

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,930

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $7,930 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

20.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

80.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$60,466

Current Penalty Amount

$31,720

Penalty Reduction

47.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,746 from the initial assessment of $60,466. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Blue-Gold Construction, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Blue-Gold Construction, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	5	3.3
Total Penalty	$31,720	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,930	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,720 here).

U.S. Structures, INC. $31,720 FL Reliant Enterprises, LLC $31,724 OH Phoenix Contractors, INC. $31,714 PA Best Way Siding and Roofing LLC $31,705 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

J Hernandez Framing 4 insp. El Paso, TX Smith Roofing 4 insp. Wichita, KS JF Macks Group 4 insp. Philadelphia, PA Advanced Underground Inspection LLC 4 insp. Westland, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Structures, INC.

Marathon, FL

2 inspections $31,720

RG Construction Services

Rio Rancho, NM

0 inspections $0

G & I Contracting, Inc.

Beltsville, MD

0 inspections $0

Reliant Enterprises, LLC

Harrison, OH

4 inspections $31,724

Phoenix Contractors, INC.

Philadelphia, PA

3 inspections $31,714

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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 Blue-Gold Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Blue-Gold Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Blue-Gold Construction, INC. have? ▼

Blue-Gold Construction, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,720.

How many OSHA inspections has Blue-Gold Construction, INC. had? ▼

Blue-Gold Construction, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-20 and the most recent on 2022-02-09. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Blue-Gold Construction, INC.? ▼

Blue-Gold Construction, INC. has been assessed $31,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,466 (a 47.5% reduction).

Does Blue-Gold Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Blue-Gold Construction, INC. has 1 serious violations, and 4 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 Blue-Gold Construction, INC. operate in? ▼

Blue-Gold Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Blue-Gold Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Blue-Gold Construction, INC. ranks #9,777 (the top 10% 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 Blue-Gold Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Blue-Gold Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $31,720 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, RG Construction Services in Rio Rancho, NM 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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