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Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. has a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty81% serious
$25,526
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,029
of 100,495 penalized employers

Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. in Des Plaines, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,526. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 13 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, RPK Construction INC. in Medford, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $25,520 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
81.3%
of violations were serious
87%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$25,526 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO.

The federal enforcement record for Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. in Des Plaines, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 16 violations, translating to 8.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 13 (81.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (6.3%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $25,526 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $25,526 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $12,763. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-10-29 to 2019-10-29, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-10-29

Last Inspection

2019-10-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,763

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $12,763 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

81.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$25,526

Current Penalty Amount

$25,526

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 16 3.3
Total Penalty $25,526 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,763 $3,361
View all 61,413 employers in Construction →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. have? ▼
Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,526.
How many OSHA inspections has Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. had? ▼
Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-29 and the most recent on 2019-10-29. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO.? ▼
Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. has been assessed $25,526 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. has 13 serious violations, and 1 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 Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. operate in? ▼
Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chicago Fireplace & Chimney CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,526 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, RPK Construction INC. in Medford, NJ is a similar construction employer with $25,520 in current penalties.

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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.

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