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Gerardi Sewer & Water CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. ranks #2,881 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty18% serious
$73,428
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#2,881
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. in Elmhurst, IL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $73,428. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,881 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious and 5 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Signature Plumbing in Erlanger, KY is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#2,881
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. runs far above peers (10.9x 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

$73,428 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($73,428) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $73,428 $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 Gerardi Sewer & Water CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF WOODLAND …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24BELT CON CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9YI SUN CHIU, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28BALFOUR BEATTY CONST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3J REDDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PAVILION CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7DIXON INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20MCCOMAS LACINA CONST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11R L FARRIS IRON EREC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NORVIC DEMOLITION, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3BRANCH BUILDS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3W.M. JORDAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0PACIFIC BORING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1TS ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18BELTRAN'S CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ROLANDO HUERTA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9GUY F. ATKINSON CONS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5FREDERICK CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1CALEDONIA VILLAGE DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Gerardi Sewer & Wate…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. sits at penalty rank #713 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($73,428 assessed).

How Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. Compares

Gerardi Sewer & Water CO.'s 2.20 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 (10.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-06-25

Last Inspection

2018-06-11

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,686

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $14,686 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

5

Willful

45.5% of total

3

Repeat

27.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$142,849

Current Penalty Amount

$73,428

Penalty Reduction

48.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $69,421 from the initial assessment of $142,849. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $73,428 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,686 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gerardi Sewer & Water CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($73,428 here).

Borough of Barnegat Light Department of Public Works $73,500 NJ TB Roofing & Construction LLC $73,542 FL Code Red Roofers, INC. $73,544 FL Titan Technologies, INC. $73,590 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Borough of Woodland Park, Department of Public Works 5 insp. Woodland Park, NJ Belt Con Construction, INC. 5 insp. El Paso, TX Yi Sun Chiu 5 insp. Honolulu, HI Balfour Beatty Construction 5 insp. Washington, DC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Gerardi Sewer & Water CO.'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 Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gerardi Sewer & Water CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. have? ▼
Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 5 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $73,428.
How many OSHA inspections has Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. had? ▼
Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-25 and the most recent on 2018-06-11. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gerardi Sewer & Water CO.? ▼
Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. has been assessed $73,428 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $142,849 (a 48.6% reduction).
Does Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. has 2 serious violations, 5 willful violations, and 3 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 Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. operate in? ▼
Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. 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 Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gerardi Sewer & Water CO. ranks #2,881 (the top 5% 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 Gerardi Sewer & Water CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gerardi Sewer & Water CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $73,428 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (10.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Signature Plumbing in Erlanger, KY 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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