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Brand Energy Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brand Energy Services, LLC ranks #21,132 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$17,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,132
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brand Energy Services, LLC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brand Energy Services, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,132 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Abraham Cruz Roofing LLC in Duluth, MN is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#21,132
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brand Energy Services, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brand Energy Services, LLC runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$17,000 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Brand Energy Services, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.54.379.812.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRANCISCO ESQUIVEL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOSE LUIS JIMENEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AVAMER ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VICTOR CARRERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AA & B BUILDER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KR CONTRACTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PINE CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHEEVER DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SPARKS CEDARLEE FARM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ERIC MORRISON CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ADOLFO VAZQUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AJ FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPEEDY 2 CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EUROPEAN ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PREMIER LAND DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ORCHIDS BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLERI CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Brand Energy Service…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Brand Energy Services, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Brand Energy Services, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Brand Energy Services, LLC is the #5,320 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($17,000).

How Brand Energy Services, LLC Compares

Brand Energy Services, LLC's 1.00 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-02

Last Inspection

2014-02-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $8,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$18,760

Current Penalty Amount

$17,000

Penalty Reduction

9.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,760 from the initial assessment of $18,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Brand Energy Services, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brand Energy Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $17,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brand Energy Services, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,000 here).

Amec Construction, LLC $17,000 CT Seven Brothers Painting, INC. $17,000 MI Hdu State General Contractor, LLC $17,000 FL Grand Street Construction LLC $17,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Francisco Esquivel Roofing 2 insp. Omaha, NE Jose Luis Jimenez 2 insp. Wichita, KS Avamer Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Milford, DE Victor Carrera 2 insp. Suwanee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amec Construction, LLC
Norwalk, CT
2 inspections $17,000
Seven Brothers Painting, INC.
Pontiac, MI
2 inspections $17,000
Hdu State General Contractor, LLC
Miami Beach, FL
2 inspections $17,000
Abraham Cruz Roofing LLC
Duluth, MN
3 inspections $17,000
WYNN Construction, INC.
Jacksonville, NC
2 inspections $17,000

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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 Brand Energy Services, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brand Energy Services, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Brand Energy Services, LLC have? ▼
Brand Energy Services, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Brand Energy Services, LLC had? ▼
Brand Energy Services, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-02 and the most recent on 2014-02-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brand Energy Services, LLC? ▼
Brand Energy Services, LLC has been assessed $17,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,760 (a 9.4% reduction).
Does Brand Energy Services, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brand Energy Services, LLC 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 Brand Energy Services, LLC operate in? ▼
Brand Energy Services, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brand Energy Services, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brand Energy Services, LLC ranks #21,132 (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 Brand Energy Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brand Energy Services, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Abraham Cruz Roofing LLC in Duluth, MN is a similar construction employer with $17,000 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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