Construction · Shiloh, IL

Blue Ray Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blue Ray Construction, INC. ranks #70,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,741
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blue Ray Construction, INC. in Shiloh, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,741. 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 Ray Construction, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, T P S Enterprise INC in Bellevue, WA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,740 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Blue Ray Construction, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Blue Ray Construction, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,741 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Blue Ray Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT WHITE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NEW CONTRACTOR CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARMANDO MEDINA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LLG CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SITEK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COLLAVINO CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AESOP'S GABLES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CSA CONSTRUCTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALPINE BUILDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE COUNTY IRONWO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20DAN MILLS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12H & R ROOFING OF SOU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FREDY AGUADO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TESTA CONSTRUCTION I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALL STATE HEATING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JOHN DUMAIS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15E&D CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8J L EDWARDS ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BLUE STONE CONCRETE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEMO PLUS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Blue Ray Constructio…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Blue Ray Construction, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Ray Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Blue Ray Construction, INC. ranks #22,390 at $2,741 current penalty.

How Blue Ray Construction, INC. Compares

Blue Ray Construction, INC.'s 0.33 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-12-03

Last Inspection

2022-08-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$914

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $914 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$3,916

Current Penalty Amount

$2,741

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,175 from the initial assessment of $3,916. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Blue Ray Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $2,741 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $914 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,741 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Ray Construction, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Blue Ray Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Blue Ray Construction, INC. have?
Blue Ray Construction, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,741.
How many OSHA inspections has Blue Ray Construction, INC. had?
Blue Ray Construction, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-12-03 and the most recent on 2022-08-25. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Blue Ray Construction, INC.?
Blue Ray Construction, INC. has been assessed $2,741 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,916 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Blue Ray Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Blue Ray Construction, INC. has 1 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 Blue Ray Construction, INC. operate in?
Blue Ray Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Blue Ray 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 Ray Construction, INC. ranks #70,404 (the lower 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 Blue Ray Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Blue Ray Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,741 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, T P S Enterprise INC in Bellevue, WA is a similar construction employer with $2,740 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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