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Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. has a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty0% serious
$56,160
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,281
of 100,495 penalized employers

Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $56,160. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. 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, Simon Contractors in Cheyenne, WY is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $56,163 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
96%
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 Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. runs far above peers (8.3x 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

$56,160 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($56,160) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $56,160 $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 Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. in Chicago, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 2 (100.0%) 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 $60,060 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $56,160 - a 6.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $28,080. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-23 to 2010-12-07, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-23

Last Inspection

2010-12-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,080

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $28,080 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

100.0% 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

$60,060

Current Penalty Amount

$56,160

Penalty Reduction

6.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,900 from the initial assessment of $60,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $56,160 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,080 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. have? ▼
Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $56,160.
How many OSHA inspections has Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. had? ▼
Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-23 and the most recent on 2010-12-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC.? ▼
Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. has been assessed $56,160 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,060 (a 6.5% reduction).
Does Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. has 0 serious violations, and 2 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 Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Doherty, Giannini & Rietz Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $56,160 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (8.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Simon Contractors in Cheyenne, WY is a similar construction employer with $56,163 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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