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Ryehill Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ryehill Construction, INC. ranks #30,599 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$11,729
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,599
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ryehill Construction, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,729. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ryehill Construction, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,599 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, W.E. Contracting in Acworth, GA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#30,599
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ryehill Construction, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ryehill Construction, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$11,729 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Ryehill Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEVER CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BETT MART CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAN BROTHERS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIAMOND MATERIALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TOP SHELF ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2H & J ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KLINE ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TIGERS HANDYMAN SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLORIDA'S FRAME PRO,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SKYMARK ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WESTERN SINGLE PLY -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TDEH FRAMING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRADY CRAWFORD CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAXIM CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DIVISION 8 INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18EGG CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIRA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MERITAGE HOMES OF CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PARAGON ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Ryehill Construction…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Ryehill Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Ryehill Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Ryehill Construction, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,232 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($11,729 assessed).

How Ryehill Construction, INC. Compares

Ryehill Construction, INC.'s 3.00 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-25

Last Inspection

2020-10-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,865

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,865 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

33.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$15,743

Current Penalty Amount

$11,729

Penalty Reduction

25.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,014 from the initial assessment of $15,743. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Ryehill Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $11,729 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,865 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,729 here).

B & J Construction CO. $11,729 AS Pena's General Construction Services, INC. $11,729 FL Manuel Valdiviezo $11,730 TX JDRC Construction INC $11,725 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ever Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Fallston, MD Bett Mart Construction, INC. 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA Can Brothers Construction, INC 2 insp. Londonderry, NH Diamond Materials LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, DE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jacksonville Insulation & Construction, INC.
Jacksonville, IL
3 inspections $11,729
B & J Construction CO.
Pago Pago, AS
4 inspections $11,729
Pena's General Construction Services, INC.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
2 inspections $11,729
Manuel Valdiviezo
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $11,730
W.E. Contracting
Acworth, GA
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 Ryehill Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ryehill Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Ryehill Construction, INC. have? ▼
Ryehill Construction, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,729.
How many OSHA inspections has Ryehill Construction, INC. had? ▼
Ryehill Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-25 and the most recent on 2020-10-21. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ryehill Construction, INC.? ▼
Ryehill Construction, INC. has been assessed $11,729 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,743 (a 25.5% reduction).
Does Ryehill Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ryehill Construction, INC. has 2 serious violations, and 2 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 Ryehill Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Ryehill Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ryehill Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ryehill Construction, INC. ranks #30,599 (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 Ryehill Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ryehill Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,729 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, W.E. Contracting in Acworth, GA 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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