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Hamilton Construction INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hamilton Construction INC. ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,960
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hamilton Construction INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,960. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hamilton Construction INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Loudoun Valley Roofing in Washington, DC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,960 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hamilton Construction INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hamilton Construction INC. runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$1,960 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Hamilton Construction INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOMMODORE MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SER CONSTRUCTION PAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PANHANDLE GUEST DESI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ROBERTO MARCHANT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JMD CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9METRO CONTRACTING NY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MA CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ZACHRY INDUSTRIAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MZ ROOFING AND CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INSITUFORM TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PERRY ROOFING CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA'S BEST CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE ROOFING BROTHERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TIR EOGHAIN MASONRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHARLES CHAPMAN CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BATTIST CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JEI IL CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HARRIS MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARCHER WESTERN CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Hamilton Constructio…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Hamilton Construction INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Hamilton Construction INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Hamilton Construction INC. is the #24,980 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,960).

How Hamilton Construction INC. Compares

Hamilton Construction INC.'s 0.33 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 well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-22

Last Inspection

2026-04-22

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$653

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $653 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,960

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $840 from the initial assessment of $2,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Hamilton Construction INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hamilton Construction INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $1,960 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $653 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hamilton Construction INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,960 here).

Loudoun Valley Roofing $1,960 DC Pat Kearney $1,960 MA Garcia Siding CO $1,960 VA Schaedler Enterprises INC $1,960 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Commodore Maintenance Corporation 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Township of Voorhees DPW 3 insp. Voorhees, NJ Ser Construction Partners, LLC 3 insp. Houston, TX Panhandle Guest Design, INC 3 insp. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Loudoun Valley Roofing
Washington, DC
2 inspections $1,960
Pat Kearney
Ashland, MA
2 inspections $1,960
Garcia Siding CO
Lynchburg, VA
2 inspections $1,960
Schaedler Enterprises INC
Brooklyn, MI
2 inspections $1,960
Chemsteel Construction Company
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $1,960

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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 Hamilton Construction INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hamilton Construction INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Hamilton Construction INC. have? ▼
Hamilton Construction INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,960.
How many OSHA inspections has Hamilton Construction INC. had? ▼
Hamilton Construction INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-22 and the most recent on 2026-04-22. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hamilton Construction INC.? ▼
Hamilton Construction INC. has been assessed $1,960 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,800 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Hamilton Construction INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hamilton Construction INC. has 1 serious 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 Hamilton Construction INC. operate in? ▼
Hamilton Construction INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hamilton Construction INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hamilton Construction INC. ranks #77,111 (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 Hamilton Construction INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hamilton Construction INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,960 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Loudoun Valley Roofing in Washington, DC is a similar construction employer with $1,960 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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