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Graber & Sons Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Graber & Sons Construction, LLC ranks #326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty24% serious
$265,028
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#326
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 6/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (5.8 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 Graber & Sons Construction, LLC runs far above peers (39.2x 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 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 ($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

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 Graber & Sons Construction, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT P S ENTERPRISE INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11GALICIA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13INSITE CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21ALLIANCE RIGGERS & C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN PRESERVATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CLASSIC DRYWALL & PA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1JENSEN ELECTRIC COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3MILENDER WHITE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2JINO CARRERA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GILMAR DESIGN CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12XINHUI HE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17FCS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4REGIONAL CONNECTOR C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CASCADE HEATING & SP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN MASONRY SPE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BRIARCLIFF MANOR VIL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RYAN COMPANIES US, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0LANSING TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TUXEDO TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26SCOTT PARTNEY CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2Graber & Sons Constr…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29
Graber & Sons Construction, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Graber & Sons Construction, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Graber & Sons Construction, LLC is the #95 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($265,028).

How Graber & Sons Construction, LLC Compares

Graber & Sons Construction, LLC's 5.80 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 (39.2x the sector average).

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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Graber & Sons Construction, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 29 3.3
Total Penalty $265,028 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $53,006 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Graber & Sons Construction, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($265,028 here).

JMH Roofing LLC $265,192 OH Hernandez Construction and More LLC $263,544 KS Lolandiz Construction, LLC $262,223 ND Township of Ewing - Department of Public Works $260,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

T P S Enterprise INC 5 insp. Vancouver, WA Galicia Construction Corporation 5 insp. Blacksburg, VA Insite Construction, INC. 5 insp. Philadelphia, PA Alliance Riggers & Constructors 5 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Orion Builders Service
Thonotosassa, FL
0 inspections $0
Assisted Transportation, Inc
Marion, IL
0 inspections $0
JMH Roofing LLC
Uniontown, OH
2 inspections $265,192
Safway Services LLC
Laurel, MD
0 inspections $0
Horizon Construction
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Graber & Sons Construction, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Graber & Sons Construction, LLC ranks #326 (the top 1% 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 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 $6,767 per employer (39.2x 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.
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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