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Graber & Sons Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Graber & Sons Construction, LLC has a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty24% serious
$265,028
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#316
of 100,495 penalized employers

Graber & Sons Construction, LLC in Mahomet, IL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $265,028. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Graber & Sons Construction, LLC 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 were classified as serious and 2 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, Assisted Transportation, Inc in Marion, IL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.8
violations per inspection
24.1%
of violations were serious
100%
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 Graber & Sons Construction, LLC runs far above peers (39.3x 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

$265,028 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($265,028) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $265,028 $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 Graber & Sons Construction, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Graber & Sons Construction, LLC in Mahomet, IL includes 5 OSHA inspections and 29 violations, translating to 5.80 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (24.1%) were classified as serious, 2 (6.9%) as willful, and 12 (41.4%) 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 $265,028 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $265,028 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $53,006. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (39.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-10-02 to 2024-01-05, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-10-02

Last Inspection

2024-01-05

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$53,006

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. That's $53,006 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

24.1% of total

2

Willful

6.9% of total

12

Repeat

41.4% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

27.6% 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

$265,028

Current Penalty Amount

$265,028

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Graber & Sons Construction, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Graber & Sons Construction, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 29 3.3
Total Penalty $265,028 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $53,006 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graber & Sons Construction, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Graber & Sons Construction, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 5 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 Graber & Sons Construction, LLC have? ▼
Graber & Sons Construction, LLC has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 2 willful, and 12 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $265,028.
How many OSHA inspections has Graber & Sons Construction, LLC had? ▼
Graber & Sons Construction, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-02 and the most recent on 2024-01-05. This averages 5.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Graber & Sons Construction, LLC? ▼
Graber & Sons Construction, LLC has been assessed $265,028 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Graber & Sons Construction, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Graber & Sons Construction, LLC has 7 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 12 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 Graber & Sons Construction, LLC operate in? ▼
Graber & Sons Construction, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Graber & Sons Construction, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Graber & Sons Construction, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $265,028 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (39.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Assisted Transportation, Inc in Marion, IL is a similar construction employer with $0 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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