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LS Contracting Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LS Contracting Group, INC. ranks #15,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$22,460
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

LS Contracting Group, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,460. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LS Contracting Group, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, W&K Construction Carpentry INC. in Wilmette, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,450 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#15,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How LS Contracting Group, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LS Contracting Group, INC. 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

$22,460 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 LS Contracting Group, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFEDERICO GUTIERREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CARDONA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOLZER JESKO QUALITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WM. PRESCOTT ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SOL CONSTRUCTION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AMBL HOME RENOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JP IMPROVEMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ALASKA SOURDOUGH ROO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RIOS CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MELTON ELECTRIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CORNEJO & SONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ALBERTO HERNANDEZ RO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHIPPEWA VALLEY EXCA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALSTON CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5C GUERRERO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LISZT HISTORICAL RES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12A TO Z ROOFING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CEILINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SI PRECAST CONCRETE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LS Contracting Group…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
LS Contracting Group, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

LS Contracting Group, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: LS Contracting Group, INC. is the #3,735 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($22,460).

How LS Contracting Group, INC. Compares

LS Contracting Group, INC.'s 1.67 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-05-22

Last Inspection

2018-11-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,487

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $7,487 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$41,466

Current Penalty Amount

$22,460

Penalty Reduction

45.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,006 from the initial assessment of $41,466. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric LS Contracting Group, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $22,460 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,487 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,460 here).

Imag Construction INC $22,464 FL Virtexco Corporation $22,470 VA S. Donadic INC. $22,449 NY Moises Degante $22,472 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Federico Gutierrez 3 insp. Farmers Branch, TX Cardona Construction 3 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Holzer Jesko Quality Exteriors, LLC 3 insp. Heidelberg, PA WM. Prescott Roofing and Remodeling, INC. 3 insp. Pittsburgh, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

New York Commercial Flooring
Rochester, NY
0 inspections $0
Imag Construction INC
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $22,464
4X Construction Group, LLC
Mansfield, TX
0 inspections $0
Virtexco Corporation
Norfolk, VA
13 inspections $22,470
W&K Construction Carpentry INC.
Wilmette, IL
2 inspections $22,450

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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 LS Contracting Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LS Contracting Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 LS Contracting Group, INC. have? ▼
LS Contracting Group, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,460.
How many OSHA inspections has LS Contracting Group, INC. had? ▼
LS Contracting Group, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-22 and the most recent on 2018-11-01. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LS Contracting Group, INC.? ▼
LS Contracting Group, INC. has been assessed $22,460 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,466 (a 45.8% reduction).
Does LS Contracting Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. LS Contracting Group, INC. has 4 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 LS Contracting Group, INC. operate in? ▼
LS Contracting Group, 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 LS Contracting Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, LS Contracting Group, INC. ranks #15,303 (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 LS Contracting Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LS Contracting Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,460 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, W&K Construction Carpentry INC. in Wilmette, IL is a similar construction employer with $22,450 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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