Construction · Normal, IL
Carlos Diaz
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carlos Diaz ranks #3,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.
- $70,791
- OSHA penalties
- 14
- Violations cited
- 3
- OSHA inspections
- #3,039
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Carlos Diaz in Normal, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,791. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Carlos Diaz 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, JR Revar Steel in Des Moines, IA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 4.7
- violations per inspection
- 42.9%
- of violations were serious
- #3,039
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Carlos Diaz compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- Carlos Diaz
Carlos Diaz
$70,791 in penalties
- Construction avg $6,767
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows Carlos Diaz runs far above peers (10.5x 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
$70,791 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 Carlos Diaz.
Carlos Diaz in the Construction enforcement ledger
Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Carlos Diaz ranks #757 at $70,791 current penalty.
How Carlos Diaz Compares
Carlos Diaz's 4.67 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 (10.5x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
3
First Inspection
2025-05-29
Last Inspection
2026-03-19
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
4.7
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$23,597
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $23,597 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
6
Serious
42.9% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
8
Repeat
57.1% 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
$70,791
Current Penalty Amount
$70,791
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How Carlos Diaz compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Carlos Diaz | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 14 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $70,791 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $23,597 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carlos Diaz, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70,791 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction
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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.
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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.
Employer Matching
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