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Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. ranks #5,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty38% serious
$47,836
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. in Wilmette, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,836. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Electrotech Services in New York, NY is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#5,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 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 Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$47,836 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHSTAR CONTRACTIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CHEYENNE STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1JOSE LUIS PECINA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SIGMA ELECTRIC INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SWEDE'S ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOUGH ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10KINDLER DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GOEL SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AGP CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PAMALU ROOFING & RAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EDUARDO LARA JIMENEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10N-TIER DISASTER RECO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DMA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DE STATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FOREVIEW DEVELOPMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MARGARITO CRUZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NKAY CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HENSEL PHELPS CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PESADO CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CEDARS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Joseph Birkenheier T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,309 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($47,836 assessed).

How Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. Compares

Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC.'s 2.67 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 (7.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-06-07

Last Inspection

2024-08-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,945

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $15,945 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

62.5% 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

$68,856

Current Penalty Amount

$47,836

Penalty Reduction

30.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,020 from the initial assessment of $68,856. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $47,836 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,945 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,836 here).

Roberto Delgado Garcia $47,860 TX J L Sanchez Contracting, LLC. $47,874 PA Vico Construction Corporation $47,787 VA All Right General Contractor LLC $47,787 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Northstar Contracting Group, INC. 3 insp. Morris Plains, NJ Cheyenne Steel, INC. 3 insp. Mobile, AL Jose Luis Pecina 3 insp. Fairhope, AL Sigma Electric INC. 3 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Electrotech Services
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
Pan American Construction, Inc
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Roberto Delgado Garcia
Cypress, TX
2 inspections $47,860
J L Sanchez Contracting, LLC.
Quakertown, PA
2 inspections $47,874
Vico Construction Corporation
Chesapeake, VA
7 inspections $47,787

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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 Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. have? ▼
Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,836.
How many OSHA inspections has Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. had? ▼
Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-06-07 and the most recent on 2024-08-21. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC.? ▼
Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. has been assessed $47,836 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $68,856 (a 30.5% reduction).
Does Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. has 3 serious violations, and 5 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 Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. operate in? ▼
Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, 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.
Where does Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. ranks #5,460 (the top 5% 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 Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,836 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Electrotech Services in New York, NY 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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