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Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 11 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious
$21,756
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#15,899
of 100,495 penalized employers

Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,756. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company 11 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 8 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, Dustcom Limited, INC. in Garden City, GA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,753 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
84%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$21,756 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company

The federal enforcement record for Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company in Chicago, IL includes 11 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 0.82 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (88.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $53,592 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $21,756 - a 59.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,978. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-07-23 to 2025-06-11, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2012-07-23

Last Inspection

2025-06-11

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,978

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 11 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,978 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$53,592

Current Penalty Amount

$21,756

Penalty Reduction

59.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,836 from the initial assessment of $53,592. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $21,756 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,978 $3,361
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

J.a. Polito & Sons, INC
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3 inspections $21,753
Dustcom Limited, INC.
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2 inspections $21,753
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 11 inspections, including 8 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 Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company have? ▼
Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,756.
How many OSHA inspections has Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company had? ▼
Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-23 and the most recent on 2025-06-11. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company? ▼
Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company has been assessed $21,756 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $53,592 (a 59.4% reduction).
Does Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company has 8 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 Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company operate in? ▼
Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Reliable Contracting and Equipment Company's total OSHA penalty of $21,756 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dustcom Limited, INC. in Garden City, GA is a similar construction employer with $21,753 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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