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Klay Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Klay Construction, INC. ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Klay Construction, INC. in Chicago, 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: $2,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Klay Construction, INC. 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 #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Holland Roofing RMM, INC. in Cincinnati, OH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#70,095
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 Klay Construction, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Klay Construction, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,800 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Klay Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATLANTIC COAST UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32FLORIDA ROOFING EXPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KIEWIT GENERAL JOIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA FIRST CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VIDAL VITALES LUNA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STATION BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROBERTO DELGADO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARK PAUL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLLKOMMEN CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAPICH CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GILBANE BUILDING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROMA SCAFFOLDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AB CONSTRUCTION GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW RELIEF ROOFING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOUGLASS RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERLO HOME REMODELIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARSCHEL WRECKING, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AAA - PLANTA DE FILT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22STURGEON ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Klay Construction, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Klay Construction, INC. 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.

Klay Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Klay Construction, INC. sits at penalty rank #22,053 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,800 assessed).

How Klay Construction, INC. Compares

Klay Construction, INC.'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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-06

Last Inspection

2017-09-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,400 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

$6,053

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

53.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,253 from the initial assessment of $6,053. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Klay Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,800 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,400 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,800 here).

Rodriguez, Juan $2,800 CO Juan Delgado DBA J. D. Contracting LLC $2,800 NC Otero Construction & More, INC. $2,800 NY Etna Corporation INC. $2,800 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Atlantic Coast Utilities, LLC, Advanced Utilities, Incorporated 2 insp. Boston, MA Florida Roofing Experts, INC. 2 insp. Fleming Island, FL Kiewit General Joint Venture 2 insp. Aberdeen, WA MPW Industrial Services, INC. 2 insp. Hebron, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Delgado Electric, Inc.
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Lakeside Roofing & Contracting LLC
Waterloo, NY
2 inspections $2,800
Holland Roofing RMM, INC.
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $2,800
Randy Jones and Boy Construction
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $2,800
R Fowler Construction LLC
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $2,800

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What to do with this record

Use Klay Construction, INC.'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 Klay Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Klay Construction, INC.'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 below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Klay Construction, INC. have? ▼
Klay Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Klay Construction, INC. had? ▼
Klay Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-06 and the most recent on 2017-09-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Klay Construction, INC.? ▼
Klay Construction, INC. has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,053 (a 53.7% reduction).
Does Klay Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Klay Construction, INC. 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 Klay Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Klay Construction, 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 Klay Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Klay Construction, INC. ranks #70,095 (the lower 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 Klay Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Klay Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,800 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Holland Roofing RMM, INC. in Cincinnati, OH is a similar construction employer with $2,800 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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