Construction · Des Plaines, IL

Holton Brothers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Holton Brothers, INC. has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Holton Brothers, INC. in Des Plaines, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Holton Brothers, INC. 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. Of these, 3 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nielsen Builders INC in Fishersville, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Holton Brothers, INC..

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Holton Brothers, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

How Holton Brothers, INC. Compares

Holton Brothers, INC.'s 0.75 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Holton Brothers, INC. to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-04-19

Last Inspection

2017-06-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Holton Brothers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Holton Brothers, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Holton Brothers, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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 Holton Brothers, INC. have?
Holton Brothers, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Holton Brothers, INC. had?
Holton Brothers, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-19 and the most recent on 2017-06-06. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Holton Brothers, INC.?
Holton Brothers, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,451 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Holton Brothers, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Holton Brothers, INC. has 3 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 Holton Brothers, INC. operate in?
Holton Brothers, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Holton Brothers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Holton Brothers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nielsen Builders INC in Fishersville, VA 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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