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Master Restoration, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Master Restoration, INC. ranks #27,411 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty82% serious
$13,200
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,411
of 99,447 penalized employers

Master Restoration, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Master Restoration, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,411 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Apex Metal, INC. in New York, NY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,200 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#27,411
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Master Restoration, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Master Restoration, INC. runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$13,200 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Master Restoration, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.52131.542OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIAZ ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HUBBLE CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOE-FACILITIES MAINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AHERN PAINTING CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AD-LER ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRO-EX CONTRACTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PAVILION CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NETO MASONRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38DEL VALLE GROUP, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE ARVIZU, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JERRICK ASSOCIATES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAYPORT CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DRAGADOS USA, INC. A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RDV CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TURN KEY REALTY GP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.M.A. CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40BELLA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BELFAST VALLEY CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Master Restoration, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Master Restoration, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Master Restoration, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Master Restoration, INC. is the #7,204 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($13,200).

How Master Restoration, INC. Compares

Master Restoration, INC.'s 5.50 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-27

Last Inspection

2015-07-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $6,600 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$13,200

Current Penalty Amount

$13,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Master Restoration, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $13,200 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,600 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,200 here).

Apex Metal, INC. $13,200 NY Concrete Coring Company of ST. Louis INC. $13,200 MO David's Contracting $13,200 DC Total NY Construction $13,200 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Diaz Roofing, LLC 2 insp. Edgerton, WI Hubble Construction and Restoration 2 insp. Dewitt, MI Doe-Facilities Maintenance Branch 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Ahern Painting Contractors 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Zeferino Marin Lopez DBA Marin Roofing INC.
Palos Park, IL
2 inspections $13,200
Apex Metal, INC.
New York, NY
2 inspections $13,200
Concrete Coring Company of ST. Louis INC.
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $13,200
David's Contracting
Washington, DC
3 inspections $13,200
Total NY Construction
New Rochelle, NY
3 inspections $13,200

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What to do with this record

Use Master Restoration, 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 Master Restoration, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Master Restoration, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Master Restoration, INC. have? ▼
Master Restoration, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Master Restoration, INC. had? ▼
Master Restoration, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-27 and the most recent on 2015-07-27. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Master Restoration, INC.? ▼
Master Restoration, INC. has been assessed $13,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Master Restoration, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Master Restoration, INC. has 9 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 Master Restoration, INC. operate in? ▼
Master Restoration, 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 Master Restoration, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Master Restoration, INC. ranks #27,411 (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 Master Restoration, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Master Restoration, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,200 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Apex Metal, INC. in New York, NY is a similar construction employer with $13,200 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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