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Cruz Brothers Construction CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cruz Brothers Construction CO. ranks #63,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,750
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cruz Brothers Construction CO. in West Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cruz Brothers Construction CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,164 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Florence Cement Company in Warren, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,750 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cruz Brothers Construction CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cruz Brothers Construction CO. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,750 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Cruz Brothers Construction CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOS ANGELES ENGINEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15502 FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRIO CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BEST CHOICE PLUMBING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15DMATH GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JORDAN SPRAY INSULAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIVERSIFIED UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PP ALL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROOFCRAFTERS ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOSE SALAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ZAT FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8L.&G. CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SOLID CONTRACTORS IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIPLE M CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PARK7 DEVELOPMENT II…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TURN KEY LUMBER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALL TRADES CONCRETE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ERIC MARTINEZ-LUCIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LETTI CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Cruz Brothers Constr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Cruz Brothers Construction CO. has 2 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.

Cruz Brothers Construction CO. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cruz Brothers Construction CO. ranks #19,593 at $3,750 current penalty.

How Cruz Brothers Construction CO. Compares

Cruz Brothers Construction CO.'s 2.50 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-28

Last Inspection

2015-01-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,875 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

$9,920

Current Penalty Amount

$3,750

Penalty Reduction

62.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,170 from the initial assessment of $9,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Cruz Brothers Construction CO. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cruz Brothers Construction CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $3,750 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,875 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cruz Brothers Construction CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,750 here).

Blizzard Cooling INC. $3,750 NY Mike B Fagan Roofing and Sheet Metal $3,750 OH R & M Roofing $3,750 AK DW Framing, INC $3,750 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Los Angeles Engineering INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA County of Gloucester - Public Works Department 2 insp. Clayton, NJ 502 Framing LLC 2 insp. Omaha, NE Trio Construction INC. 2 insp. Dover, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coss Contracting LLC
Bound Brook, NJ
0 inspections $0
Karen's Septic and Sewer Company
Wrightwood, CA
0 inspections $0
J & J Construction CO.
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $3,750
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC
Knoxville, TN
2 inspections $3,750
Florence Cement Company
Warren, MI
2 inspections $3,750

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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 Cruz Brothers Construction CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cruz Brothers Construction CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 Cruz Brothers Construction CO. have? ▼
Cruz Brothers Construction CO. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Cruz Brothers Construction CO. had? ▼
Cruz Brothers Construction CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-28 and the most recent on 2015-01-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cruz Brothers Construction CO.? ▼
Cruz Brothers Construction CO. has been assessed $3,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,920 (a 62.2% reduction).
Does Cruz Brothers Construction CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cruz Brothers Construction CO. 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 Cruz Brothers Construction CO. operate in? ▼
Cruz Brothers Construction CO. 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 Cruz Brothers Construction CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cruz Brothers Construction CO. ranks #63,164 (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 Cruz Brothers Construction CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cruz Brothers Construction CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,750 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Florence Cement Company in Warren, MI is a similar construction employer with $3,750 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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