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Espinoza Construction Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Espinoza Construction Services, INC. ranks #47,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,700
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

Espinoza Construction Services, INC. in Downers Grove, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Espinoza Construction Services, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, John Moriarty & Associates, INC. in Cambridge, MA is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $6,700 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#47,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Espinoza Construction Services, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,700 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Espinoza Construction Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJMH ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KENIA FLORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12L C UNITED PAINTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41WILSON GUALAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACCO ENGINEERED SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6B & M CONTRACTOR COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JTONY'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TRI-STATE PIPELINE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALEX SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NCC STRUCTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BMB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J&A CONSTRUCTION AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MIGUEL ANGEL SILVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CONSTRUCTION LANDAVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JR & CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COLLAVINO CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MENDEZ REMODELING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29DESERT PLASTERING L.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3K & K MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VICTOR MANUEL CERON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Espinoza Constructio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Espinoza Construction Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Espinoza Construction Services, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Espinoza Construction Services, INC. sits at penalty rank #13,744 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($6,700 assessed).

How Espinoza Construction Services, INC. Compares

Espinoza Construction Services, INC.'s 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-04-21

Last Inspection

2025-07-15

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,350 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$12,904

Current Penalty Amount

$6,700

Penalty Reduction

48.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,204 from the initial assessment of $12,904. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Espinoza Construction Services, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Espinoza Construction Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $6,700 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,350 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Espinoza Construction Services, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,700 here).

Davcon, INC $6,700 VA Arch Masonry, INC. $6,700 PA John Moriarty & Associates, INC. $6,700 MA Stonehouse Window and Door, INC. $6,700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

JMH Roofing LLC 2 insp. Uniontown, OH Kenia Flores 2 insp. Overland Park, KS L C United Painting CO. 2 insp. Baraboo, WI Wilson Gualan 2 insp. Baldwinsville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Davcon, INC
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $6,700
Arch Masonry, INC.
Bellevue, PA
2 inspections $6,700
John Moriarty & Associates, INC.
Cambridge, MA
5 inspections $6,700
Stonehouse Window and Door, INC.
Ishpeming, MI
2 inspections $6,700
KTC Design Group INC.
Fresh Meadows, NY
3 inspections $6,700

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What to do with this record

Use Espinoza Construction Services, 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 Espinoza Construction Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Espinoza Construction Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Espinoza Construction Services, INC. have? ▼
Espinoza Construction Services, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Espinoza Construction Services, INC. had? ▼
Espinoza Construction Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-21 and the most recent on 2025-07-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Espinoza Construction Services, INC.? ▼
Espinoza Construction Services, INC. has been assessed $6,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,904 (a 48.1% reduction).
Does Espinoza Construction Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Espinoza Construction Services, INC. has 2 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 Espinoza Construction Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Espinoza Construction Services, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Espinoza Construction Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Espinoza Construction Services, INC. ranks #47,008 (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 Espinoza Construction Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Espinoza Construction Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,700 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, John Moriarty & Associates, INC. in Cambridge, MA is a similar construction employer with $6,700 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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