Construction · Danville, IL

Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC in Danville, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dowling Corporation in Wrentham, MA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE LANDTEK GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STEVENS ENGINEERS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14FAZZONE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21UNITED DEMOLITION, E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SCOTT LANGENHORST DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BLUE CONTRACTOR CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCHULTZ INDUSTRIAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAYPORT CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROEL CASTRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXCEL PLUMBING, HEAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LAUREL MOUNTAIN CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LIVE OAK CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MJ SCOVILLE,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HEBERT-GATTUSO CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GULF BAY HOMES CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLAN B SERVICES & RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CBC FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW CONTRACTOR CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5S. D. IRELAND CONCRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Freeman Custom Homes…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC sits at penalty rank #23,340 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,400 assessed).

How Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC Compares

Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC's 4.00 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-09

Last Inspection

2012-07-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% 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

$15,360

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

84.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,960 from the initial assessment of $15,360. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $2,400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC have?
Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC had?
Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-09 and the most recent on 2012-07-24. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC?
Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,360 (a 84.4% reduction).
Does Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC 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 Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC operate in?
Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC 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 Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC ranks #73,377 (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 Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Freeman Custom Homes & General Contracting, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 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, Dowling Corporation in Wrentham, MA is a similar construction employer with $2,400 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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