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Chicago Steel Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chicago Steel Construction, LLC ranks #54,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,022
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chicago Steel Construction, LLC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,022. 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 Steel Construction, LLC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Act General Building Construction, INC. in Oakland, CA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#54,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chicago Steel Construction, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$5,022 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Chicago Steel Construction, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE BEST CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24JAMSCAR CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEW FUTURE CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BOBBY CAMPBELL ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JOSE LUIS MEDELLIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MIDWEST CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5E20 STUCCO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AB CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BUILDING BLOCKS ROOF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NAVAS ESTRUCTURAS ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RIC-MAN INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SKANSKA WALSH JOINT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JOHN HICKS DBA FINIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ERIC CAMPOS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HIGH QUALITY CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FRANCETIC HOME BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BILL SHIELDS ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FLIPPO CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CRUZ CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VOYLES MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Chicago Steel Constr…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Chicago Steel Construction, LLC has 3 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.

Chicago Steel Construction, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Chicago Steel Construction, LLC is the #16,594 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($5,022).

How Chicago Steel Construction, LLC Compares

Chicago Steel Construction, LLC's 1.67 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-29

Last Inspection

2015-07-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,674

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,674 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$11,160

Current Penalty Amount

$5,022

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,138 from the initial assessment of $11,160. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Chicago Steel Construction, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chicago Steel Construction, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $5,022 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,674 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chicago Steel Construction, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,022 here).

A & Son Roofing Improvements $5,022 WI Diamond Concrete Cutting LLC $5,023 NV JVS Contracting INC $5,023 FL Tri-County Companies INC $5,021 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Best Construction Corporation 3 insp. Portsmouth, NH Jamscar Construction 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA New Future Contractor Corporation 3 insp. Bordentown, NJ Bobby Campbell Roofing, INC. 3 insp. Saint Johns, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

A & Son Roofing Improvements
Green Bay, WI
2 inspections $5,022
BlackJack Cladding, LLC
Forest Park, GA
0 inspections $0
Blacktop Maintenance CORP
Poughkeepsie, NY
0 inspections $0
AAA Refrigeration
Panama City, FL
0 inspections $0
Act General Building Construction, INC.
Oakland, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Chicago Steel Construction, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chicago Steel Construction, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Chicago Steel Construction, LLC have? ▼
Chicago Steel Construction, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,022.
How many OSHA inspections has Chicago Steel Construction, LLC had? ▼
Chicago Steel Construction, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-29 and the most recent on 2015-07-22. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chicago Steel Construction, LLC? ▼
Chicago Steel Construction, LLC has been assessed $5,022 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,160 (a 55.0% reduction).
Does Chicago Steel Construction, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chicago Steel Construction, LLC has 5 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 Chicago Steel Construction, LLC operate in? ▼
Chicago Steel Construction, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chicago Steel Construction, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chicago Steel Construction, LLC ranks #54,870 (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 Chicago Steel Construction, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chicago Steel Construction, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,022 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, Act General Building Construction, INC. in Oakland, CA 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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