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Polo Masonry Builders, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Polo Masonry Builders, INC. has a concerning safety record: 64 violations across 11 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty55% serious
$565,474
OSHA penalties
64
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#77
of 100,495 penalized employers

Polo Masonry Builders, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 64 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $565,474. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Polo Masonry Builders, INC. 11 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 64 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 35 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 far above peers (5.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Comfort Systems of Virginia in Chesapeake, VA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.8
violations per inspection
54.7%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Polo Masonry Builders, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Polo Masonry Builders, INC. runs far above peers (83.8x 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

$565,474 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($565,474) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $565,474 $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

What the Data Says About Polo Masonry Builders, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Polo Masonry Builders, INC. in Chicago, IL includes 11 OSHA inspections and 64 violations, translating to 5.82 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 35 (54.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 19 (29.7%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $597,523 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $565,474 - a 5.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $51,407. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (83.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-11-02 to 2019-03-19, a window of roughly 7 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2011-11-02

Last Inspection

2019-03-19

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$51,407

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 11 inspections over 7 years, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. That's $51,407 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

35

Serious

54.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

19

Repeat

29.7% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

15.6% 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

$597,523

Current Penalty Amount

$565,474

Penalty Reduction

5.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,049 from the initial assessment of $597,523. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Polo Masonry Builders, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Polo Masonry Builders, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.0
Violations 64 3.3
Total Penalty $565,474 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $51,407 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polo Masonry Builders, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Polo Masonry Builders, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 64 violations across 11 inspections, including 35 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 Polo Masonry Builders, INC. have? ▼
Polo Masonry Builders, INC. has 64 OSHA violations on record, including 35 serious, 0 willful, and 19 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $565,474.
How many OSHA inspections has Polo Masonry Builders, INC. had? ▼
Polo Masonry Builders, INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-02 and the most recent on 2019-03-19. This averages 5.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Polo Masonry Builders, INC.? ▼
Polo Masonry Builders, INC. has been assessed $565,474 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $597,523 (a 5.4% reduction).
Does Polo Masonry Builders, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Polo Masonry Builders, INC. has 35 serious violations, and 19 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 Polo Masonry Builders, INC. operate in? ▼
Polo Masonry Builders, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Polo Masonry Builders, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Polo Masonry Builders, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $565,474 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (83.8x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Comfort Systems of Virginia in Chesapeake, VA is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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