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Garces Contractors, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garces Contractors, L.L.C. ranks #5,582 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty58% serious
$47,060
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,582
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garces Contractors, L.L.C. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garces Contractors, L.L.C. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,582 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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, Exclusive Heating and Cooling Company in Detroit, MI is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#5,582
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 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 Garces Contractors, L.L.C. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Garces Contractors, L.L.C. runs far above peers (7.0x 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

$47,060 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Garces Contractors, L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedF&P CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JULIO'S HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INTEGRITY REBAR PLAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED CONCRETE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3R&C ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BOBBY BROWN, DBA BRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ON TOP ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5C & M BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GRISELDA MORENO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ICS BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GALWAY BAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37JUAN ANGUIANO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BLUE WATER CARPENTRY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BRECHAN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4THUNDER RIDGE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HAAS SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SANTOS GUZMAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TIMBER D INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MJ CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Garces Contractors, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Garces Contractors, L.L.C. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Garces Contractors, L.L.C. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Garces Contractors, L.L.C. is the #1,339 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($47,060).

How Garces Contractors, L.L.C. Compares

Garces Contractors, L.L.C.'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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-06-17

Last Inspection

2012-08-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,687

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $15,687 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

41.7% 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

$52,760

Current Penalty Amount

$47,060

Penalty Reduction

10.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,700 from the initial assessment of $52,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Garces Contractors, L.L.C. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Garces Contractors, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $47,060 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,687 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Garces Contractors, L.L.C., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,060 here).

M.J.L. Construction LLC $47,079 OH MR. Concrete CORP. $47,023 NJ Velu General Contracting, CORP. $47,000 NY S & F Construction, LLC $46,987 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

F&P Construction 3 insp. Reno, NV Waterside Construction, L.L.C. 3 insp. Edgewater, NJ Julio's Home Improvements, LLC 3 insp. Dover, NJ Integrity Rebar Placers 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

E.M. Texture Construction Svc. Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
0 inspections $0
PowerCore Communications Inc.
Melbourne, FL
0 inspections $0
Exclusive Heating and Cooling Company
Detroit, MI
0 inspections $0
M.J.L. Construction LLC
Perrysburg, OH
2 inspections $47,079
Ford Audio-Video Systems
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Garces Contractors, L.L.C.'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 Garces Contractors, L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garces Contractors, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 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 Garces Contractors, L.L.C. have? ▼
Garces Contractors, L.L.C. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,060.
How many OSHA inspections has Garces Contractors, L.L.C. had? ▼
Garces Contractors, L.L.C. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-17 and the most recent on 2012-08-22. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garces Contractors, L.L.C.? ▼
Garces Contractors, L.L.C. has been assessed $47,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,760 (a 10.8% reduction).
Does Garces Contractors, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garces Contractors, L.L.C. has 7 serious violations, and 5 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 Garces Contractors, L.L.C. operate in? ▼
Garces Contractors, L.L.C. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Garces Contractors, L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garces Contractors, L.L.C. ranks #5,582 (the top 10% 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 Garces Contractors, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garces Contractors, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,060 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (7.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Exclusive Heating and Cooling Company in Detroit, MI is a similar construction employer with $0 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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