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Otis Elevator Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Otis Elevator Company ranks #72,865 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,430
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,865
of 99,447 penalized employers

Otis Elevator Company in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,430. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Otis Elevator Company 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,865 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Miller Builders, LLP in Houston, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,430 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#72,865
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Otis Elevator Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Otis Elevator Company 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

$2,430 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Otis Elevator Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGARABAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5D & M HOME IMPROVEME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MM GENERAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MTX CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EAGLE QUALITY GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DANIEL'S ROOFING & F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RAMOS EXTERIORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MAXIM CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CARDINAL ROOFING & S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BRASFIELD & GORRIE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VILLEDA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15STARKS CONTRACTING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HERNANDEZ ROOFING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JUAN GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OSCAR ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REMARKABLE FRAMING L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Q&D CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHORELINE CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10APACHE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PORTLAND BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Otis Elevator Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Otis Elevator Company has 3 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.

Otis Elevator Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Otis Elevator Company ranks #23,298 at $2,430 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $2,430 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Otis Elevator Company Compares

Otis Elevator Company's 0.67 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-03-19

Last Inspection

2024-08-21

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$810

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $810 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

$2,430

Current Penalty Amount

$2,430

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,430

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Otis Elevator Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Otis Elevator Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,430 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $810 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Otis Elevator Company, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,430 here).

Power BY Tim $2,430 CA Burns and Scalo Roofing $2,430 PA Arista Systems LLC $2,430 IN Miller Builders, LLP $2,430 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Garabar, INC. 3 insp. Royal Palm Beach, FL D & M Home Improvement INC. 3 insp. Lockport, NY MM General Construction INC. 3 insp. Newport, RI MTX Contractors, INC. 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Power BY Tim
Redding, CA
2 inspections $2,430
Burns and Scalo Roofing
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $2,430
Arista Systems LLC
Indianapolis, IN
2 inspections $2,430
Miller Builders, LLP
Houston, TX
2 inspections $2,430
R Klindtworth Roofing INC
Corvallis, OR
2 inspections $2,430

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What to do with this record

Use Otis Elevator Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Otis Elevator Company against Power BY Tim, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Otis Elevator Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Otis Elevator Company also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Otis Elevator Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Otis Elevator Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 Otis Elevator Company have? ▼
Otis Elevator Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,430.
How many OSHA inspections has Otis Elevator Company had? ▼
Otis Elevator Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-19 and the most recent on 2024-08-21. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Otis Elevator Company? ▼
Otis Elevator Company has been assessed $2,430 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Otis Elevator Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Otis Elevator Company 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.
Has Otis Elevator Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Otis Elevator Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Otis Elevator Company operate in? ▼
Otis Elevator Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238290). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Otis Elevator Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Otis Elevator Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Otis Elevator Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Otis Elevator Company ranks #72,865 (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 Otis Elevator Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Otis Elevator Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,430 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Miller Builders, LLP in Houston, TX is a similar construction employer with $2,430 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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