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Construction · Forest Park, IL

Keith Carlson

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Keith Carlson ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty95% serious
$22,000
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Keith Carlson in Forest Park, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Keith Carlson 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, Rbe Construction, LLC in Wake Forest, NC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,000 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
95.2%
of violations were serious
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Keith Carlson compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Keith Carlson runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$22,000 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Keith Carlson.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJMH ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KENIA FLORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12L C UNITED PAINTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41WILSON GUALAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACCO ENGINEERED SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6B & M CONTRACTOR COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JTONY'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TRI-STATE PIPELINE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALEX SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NCC STRUCTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BMB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J&A CONSTRUCTION AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MIGUEL ANGEL SILVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CONSTRUCTION LANDAVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JR & CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COLLAVINO CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MENDEZ REMODELING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29DESERT PLASTERING L.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3K & K MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VICTOR MANUEL CERON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Keith Carlson, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Keith Carlson has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Keith Carlson in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Keith Carlson sits at penalty rank #3,830 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($22,000 assessed).

How Keith Carlson Compares

Keith Carlson's 10.50 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 runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-11

Last Inspection

2012-04-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $11,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

95.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.8% 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

$22,000

Current Penalty Amount

$22,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Keith Carlson Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 21 3.3
Total Penalty $22,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Keith Carlson, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,000 here).

Hander INC. $22,000 SD Clarks Home Improvement $22,000 NY Hardware Installers, CORP. $22,000 FL Neagley & Chase Construction Company $22,000 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

JMH Roofing LLC 2 insp. Uniontown, OH Kenia Flores 2 insp. Overland Park, KS L C United Painting CO. 2 insp. Baraboo, WI Wilson Gualan 2 insp. Baldwinsville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hander INC.
Sioux Falls, SD
2 inspections $22,000
Clarks Home Improvement
Liverpool, NY
2 inspections $22,000
Hardware Installers, CORP.
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $22,000
Neagley & Chase Construction Company
Williston, VT
2 inspections $22,000
Rbe Construction, LLC
Wake Forest, NC
2 inspections $22,000

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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 Keith Carlson safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Keith Carlson's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Keith Carlson have? ▼
Keith Carlson has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Keith Carlson had? ▼
Keith Carlson has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-11 and the most recent on 2012-04-11. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Keith Carlson? ▼
Keith Carlson has been assessed $22,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Keith Carlson have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Keith Carlson has 20 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 Keith Carlson operate in? ▼
Keith Carlson 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 Keith Carlson rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Keith Carlson ranks #15,701 (the top quarter 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 Keith Carlson's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Keith Carlson's total OSHA penalty of $22,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rbe Construction, LLC in Wake Forest, NC is a similar construction employer with $22,000 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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