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City Builders Contractors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City Builders Contractors, INC. ranks #29,746 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty78% serious
$12,072
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#29,746
of 99,447 penalized employers

City Builders Contractors, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,072. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City Builders Contractors, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,746 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Molly Construction in Philadelphia, PA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,074 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#29,746
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 City Builders Contractors, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$12,072 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 City Builders Contractors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations cited4 X 4 CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JULIO SOTZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DEMARI SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PLATINUM BUILDERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COLEMAN ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MIDWEST COATING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RCM BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ERICK GUEVARA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11A. G. R. CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20RES CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14KANDK CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ADRIAN FRIAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NEFTALI BARRON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HAL HAYS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NAVES CONTRACTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22PERRYMAN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31852 LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2EXCEL CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NIETOS FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF MACHIASPORT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21City Builders Contra…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
City Builders Contractors, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

City Builders Contractors, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, City Builders Contractors, INC. ranks #7,964 at $12,072 current penalty.

How City Builders Contractors, INC. Compares

City Builders Contractors, INC.'s 3.00 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-08-01

Last Inspection

2015-08-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,024

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,024 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$20,520

Current Penalty Amount

$12,072

Penalty Reduction

41.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,448 from the initial assessment of $20,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How City Builders Contractors, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City Builders Contractors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $12,072 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,024 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City Builders Contractors, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,072 here).

Joe Fisher & Sons Roofing $12,071 PA Federal Solutions Group $12,070 CA Molly Construction $12,074 PA Millen Roofing Company $12,070 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

4 X 4 Construction 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Julio Sotz 3 insp. Milton, FL Demari Services INC. 3 insp. New York, NY Platinum Builders, INC. 3 insp. Union Grove, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Joe Fisher & Sons Roofing
Philadelphia, PA
3 inspections $12,071
Molly Construction
Philadelphia, PA
3 inspections $12,074
Millen Roofing Company
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $12,070
Excel Utility Contractors 2Y08 Battle Creek
Saint James, MO
0 inspections $0
J Vera Framing
Alamo, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use City Builders Contractors, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 City Builders Contractors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City Builders Contractors, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 City Builders Contractors, INC. have? ▼
City Builders Contractors, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,072.
How many OSHA inspections has City Builders Contractors, INC. had? ▼
City Builders Contractors, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-01 and the most recent on 2015-08-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City Builders Contractors, INC.? ▼
City Builders Contractors, INC. has been assessed $12,072 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,520 (a 41.2% reduction).
Does City Builders Contractors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City Builders Contractors, INC. has 7 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 City Builders Contractors, INC. operate in? ▼
City Builders Contractors, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City Builders Contractors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City Builders Contractors, INC. ranks #29,746 (the upper 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 City Builders Contractors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City Builders Contractors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,072 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Molly Construction in Philadelphia, PA is a similar construction employer with $12,074 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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