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Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain ranks #60,930 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,050
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,930
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain in Park Ridge, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,930 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Huff Construction Company, INC. in Modesto, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,050 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,930
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$4,050 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedW.E. O'NEIL CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICENTE OLMOS GAYOSSO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN WAY G & R C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARFI CONTRACTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7W.E.B. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6C&J CONSTRUCTION AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RESIDENTIAL DESIGN W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GONZALEZ STUCCO & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTH CALDWELL BOROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACIFIC STEEL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JR CONCRETE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JMJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GM MECHANICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HM FRAMERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STARMAX CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF WOODBURY - D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CJJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SSC HIGH RISE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FASTRAK MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SHORELINE FOUNDATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Sergio Hernandez DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain ranks #18,755 at $4,050 current penalty.

How Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain Compares

Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain's 3.50 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-06

Last Inspection

2018-11-21

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,025

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,025 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$4,050

Current Penalty Amount

$4,050

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $4,050 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,025 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,050 here).

Seh Excavating, INC. $4,050 MD Gabriel's Complete Outdoor, LLC $4,050 MI Grand Traverse Construction, LLC $4,050 MI Huff Construction Company, INC. $4,050 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California 2 insp. San Diego, CA Vicente Olmos Gayosso 2 insp. Moody, AL American Way G & R Construction INC. 2 insp. Woonsocket, RI Marfi Contracting CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Seh Excavating, INC.
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $4,050
Gabriel's Complete Outdoor, LLC
Mayville, MI
2 inspections $4,050
Grand Traverse Construction, LLC
Traverse City, MI
5 inspections $4,050
Huff Construction Company, INC.
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $4,050
Warren City of Water Division
Warren, MI
2 inspections $4,050

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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 Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain have? ▼
Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain had? ▼
Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-06 and the most recent on 2018-11-21. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain? ▼
Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain has been assessed $4,050 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain has 7 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 Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain operate in? ▼
Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain ranks #60,930 (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 Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sergio Hernandez DBA Sergio Sewer & Drain's total OSHA penalty of $4,050 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Huff Construction Company, INC. in Modesto, CA is a similar construction employer with $4,050 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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