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Serge International Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Serge International Corporation ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$11,500
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Serge International Corporation in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Serge International Corporation 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, J Medina Construction, INC. in Wilkes Barre, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,500 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Serge International Corporation 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

$11,500 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 Serge International Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMAS BARNES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28THE DE MOYA GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUPERIOR FABRIC STRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JORGE MARQUEZ-HERNAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4M BROTHERS PAINTINGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GC REMODELING LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DIONICIO LARA-BRIANO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A & C CRANE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VIVANT SOLAR, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PRESTIGE PAINTING CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MARIO SANDOVAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MIGUEL PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M & J CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JESUS BRAULIO SIERRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROBERTO ROCHA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ISAIAS GENERAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BENITO RUBIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AARON BROWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ARC NJ LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRUCE & MERRILEES EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Serge International …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Serge International Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Serge International Corporation in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Serge International Corporation ranks #8,391 at $11,500 current penalty.

How Serge International Corporation Compares

Serge International Corporation's 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-09

Last Inspection

2019-05-20

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,750 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$22,805

Current Penalty Amount

$11,500

Penalty Reduction

49.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,305 from the initial assessment of $22,805. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Serge International Corporation compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Serge International Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $11,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,750 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Serge International Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,500 here).

Pimco Masonry, INC. $11,500 TX Felix Rubi $11,500 TN J Medina Construction, INC. $11,500 PA Rasmussen Mechanical Services $11,500 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Thomas Barnes 2 insp. Hollywood, MD The DE Moya Group, INC. 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Superior Fabric Structures 2 insp. Meriden, NH Jorge Marquez-Hernandez 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pimco Masonry, INC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $11,500
Felix Rubi
Knoxville, TN
2 inspections $11,500
J Medina Construction, INC.
Wilkes Barre, PA
2 inspections $11,500
Rasmussen Mechanical Services
Sioux City, IA
2 inspections $11,500
Charles Chapman Construction
Medina, OH
3 inspections $11,500

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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 Serge International Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Serge International Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Serge International Corporation have? ▼
Serge International Corporation has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Serge International Corporation had? ▼
Serge International Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-09 and the most recent on 2019-05-20. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Serge International Corporation? ▼
Serge International Corporation has been assessed $11,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,805 (a 49.6% reduction).
Does Serge International Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Serge International Corporation has 4 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 Serge International Corporation operate in? ▼
Serge International Corporation operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Serge International Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Serge International Corporation ranks #31,177 (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 Serge International Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Serge International Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $11,500 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, J Medina Construction, INC. in Wilkes Barre, PA is a similar construction employer with $11,500 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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