Construction · Chicago, IL

Link Masonry, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Link Masonry, INC. ranks #28,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty70% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,636
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #28,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Link Masonry, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,636. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Link Masonry, INC. 4 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, RLP INC in Honolulu, HI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,639 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 70.0%
of violations were serious: #28,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Link Masonry, INC.

$12,636
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Link Masonry, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$12,636 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Link Masonry, INC..

Link Masonry, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Link Masonry, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Link Masonry, INC. sits at penalty rank #7,547 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($12,636 assessed).

How Link Masonry, INC. Compares

Link Masonry, INC.'s 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-04-20

Last Inspection

2021-06-17

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,159

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,159 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

70.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,906

Current Penalty Amount

$12,636

Penalty Reduction

2.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $270 from the initial assessment of $12,906. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Link Masonry, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	10	3.3
Total Penalty	$12,636	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,159	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,636 here).

Urata & Sons Concrete, LLC $12,635 CA RLP INC $12,639 HI Alfredo Munoz $12,633 TX Teich Custom Builders, LLC. $12,630 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Cunyas Roofing LLC 4 insp. Bismarck, ND Jesus Quevedo 4 insp. Wichita, KS Ernest Locklear DBA Locklear Roofing 4 insp. Fayetteville, NC Fuhriman Framing, INC 4 insp. Meridian, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Urata & Sons Concrete, LLC

Rancho Cordova, CA

2 inspections $12,635

Builders Bloc Contracting Services LLC

Belleville, IL

2 inspections $12,638

RLP INC

Honolulu, HI

2 inspections $12,639

Alfredo Munoz

El Paso, TX

4 inspections $12,633

UOS Construction

Fullerton, CA

0 inspections $0

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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 Link Masonry, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Link Masonry, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 Link Masonry, INC. have? ▼

Link Masonry, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,636.

How many OSHA inspections has Link Masonry, INC. had? ▼

Link Masonry, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-20 and the most recent on 2021-06-17. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Link Masonry, INC.? ▼

Link Masonry, INC. has been assessed $12,636 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,906 (a 2.1% reduction).

Does Link Masonry, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Link Masonry, INC. has 7 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 Link Masonry, INC. operate in? ▼

Link 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 Link Masonry, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Link Masonry, INC. ranks #28,503 (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 Link Masonry, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Link Masonry, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,636 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, RLP INC in Honolulu, HI is a similar construction employer with $12,639 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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