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Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. ranks #39,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$8,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. in Elgin, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Joel Rangel-Mendoza in Caddo Mills, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#39,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,500 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMAS BUILDERS OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BERLIN BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JUAN CARLOS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24V&T PAINTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ARREAGA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8E. CONTRACTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BLUE OX ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JUAN GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIVE STAR DRYWALL AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6XOLOS LOPEZ CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARTEAGA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VARCO BUILDERS OF TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AAC CONSTRUCTION GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIDUS ROOFING AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOROUGH OF SEA GIRT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NICHOLAS EVANOFF COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARLOS JULIAN ORTIZ …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OMAR HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOOKER SMITH DBA TRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Joel Kennedy Constru…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. is the #11,243 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($8,500).

How Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. Compares

Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP.'s 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-12-16

Last Inspection

2026-04-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$21,846

Current Penalty Amount

$8,500

Penalty Reduction

61.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,346 from the initial assessment of $21,846. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $8,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,250 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,500 here).

Alvaro Hdez DBA Alvaro Hdez $8,500 KY Badger Underground INC. $8,500 WI Roof Top Services LLC $8,500 VA Mistick Construction Company $8,500 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Thomas Builders of Virginia, INC. 2 insp. Forest, VA Berlin Builders, INC. 2 insp. Limerick, PA Juan Carlos Gonzalez 2 insp. Anna, TX DM INC. 2 insp. Passaic, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alvaro Hdez DBA Alvaro Hdez
Oak Grove, KY
2 inspections $8,500
Badger Underground INC.
Shorewood, WI
2 inspections $8,500
Mistick Construction Company
Pittsburgh, PA
11 inspections $8,500
Roof Top Services LLC
Charlottesville, VA
2 inspections $8,500
Joel Rangel-Mendoza
Caddo Mills, TX
2 inspections $8,500

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What to do with this record

Use Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. have? ▼
Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. had? ▼
Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-12-16 and the most recent on 2026-04-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP.? ▼
Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. has been assessed $8,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,846 (a 61.1% reduction).
Does Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. 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 Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. operate in? ▼
Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. 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 Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP. ranks #39,812 (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 Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Joel Kennedy Constructing CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,500 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Joel Rangel-Mendoza in Caddo Mills, TX is a similar construction employer with $8,500 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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