Construction · Chicago, IL

Nieroda Construction Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nieroda Construction Incorporated ranks #5,243 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty76% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$49,381
OSHA penalties: 21
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #5,243
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nieroda Construction Incorporated in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $49,381. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nieroda Construction Incorporated 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,243 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CR Mechanical in San Antonio, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 76.2%
of violations were serious: #5,243
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Nieroda Construction I…

$49,381
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Nieroda Construction Incorporated runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$49,381 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 Nieroda Construction Incorporated.

Nieroda Construction Incorporated has 6 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.

Nieroda Construction Incorporated in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Nieroda Construction Incorporated ranks #1,263 at $49,381 current penalty.

How Nieroda Construction Incorporated Compares

Nieroda Construction Incorporated's 3.50 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 far above peers (7.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-04-07

Last Inspection

2022-07-26

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,230

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $8,230 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

76.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

4.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

19.0% 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

$58,501

Current Penalty Amount

$49,381

Penalty Reduction

15.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,120 from the initial assessment of $58,501. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Nieroda Construction Incorporated	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.0
Violations	21	3.3
Total Penalty	$49,381	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,230	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($49,381 here).

Bobby Boothe Roofing INC. $49,378 VA A1 Roofing & Restoration, LLC $49,395 MD Lopez Stucco $49,400 NJ Noel Manalac $49,349 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Miron Construction CO, INC 6 insp. Marinette, WI Pacific West Builders, INC. 6 insp. Chico, CA Harrison TN DPW 6 insp. Harrison, NY Township of Warren- Department of Public Works 6 insp. Warren, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bobby Boothe Roofing INC.

Abingdon, VA

4 inspections $49,378

A1 Roofing & Restoration, LLC

Centreville, MD

2 inspections $49,395

Lopez Stucco

Palisades Park, NJ

2 inspections $49,400

CR Mechanical

San Antonio, TX

0 inspections $0

Adkins and Kimbrough Mechanical, LLC

Bessemer, AL

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 Nieroda Construction Incorporated safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Nieroda Construction Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 6 inspections, including 16 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 Nieroda Construction Incorporated have? ▼

Nieroda Construction Incorporated has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $49,381.

How many OSHA inspections has Nieroda Construction Incorporated had? ▼

Nieroda Construction Incorporated has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-07 and the most recent on 2022-07-26. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Nieroda Construction Incorporated? ▼

Nieroda Construction Incorporated has been assessed $49,381 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,501 (a 15.6% reduction).

Does Nieroda Construction Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Nieroda Construction Incorporated has 16 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Nieroda Construction Incorporated operate in? ▼

Nieroda Construction Incorporated 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 Nieroda Construction Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nieroda Construction Incorporated ranks #5,243 (the top 5% 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 Nieroda Construction Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Nieroda Construction Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $49,381 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, CR Mechanical in San Antonio, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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