Construction · Aurora, IL

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. ranks #43,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,520
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #43,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. in Aurora, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jose Ramon Marquez in Friendswood, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,518 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #43,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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J & S Construction Sew…

$7,520
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,520 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC..

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. has 2 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.

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. is the #12,500 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($7,520).

How J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. Compares

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC.'s 1.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-12

Last Inspection

2012-05-31

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,760 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,320

Current Penalty Amount

$7,520

Penalty Reduction

9.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $800 from the initial assessment of $8,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	3	3.3
Total Penalty	$7,520	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,760	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,520 here).

Iscuro Tobias Framing $7,520 TX Eddy Mares $7,520 AL Prism Design & Construction, LLC $7,519 AK Edge Construction Group INC. $7,518 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

RKM Utility Services, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX Shaw Construction Corporation 2 insp. Chesapeake, VA Casey Bortles 2 insp. Maumee, OH J & M Metro General Contracting CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

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Iscuro Tobias Framing

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2 inspections $7,519

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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 J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. have? ▼

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,520.

How many OSHA inspections has J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. had? ▼

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-12 and the most recent on 2012-05-31. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC.? ▼

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. has been assessed $7,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,320 (a 9.6% reduction).

Does J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. has 2 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 J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. operate in? ▼

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. 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 J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC. ranks #43,281 (the upper 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 J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

J & S Construction Sewer and Water, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,520 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jose Ramon Marquez in Friendswood, TX is a similar construction employer with $7,518 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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