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Stalworth Underground LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stalworth Underground LLC ranks #27,604 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$13,066
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,604
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stalworth Underground LLC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,066. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $3,022 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stalworth Underground LLC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,604 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,022 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Roofing Solutions LLC in Hickory Hills, IL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#27,604
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,022
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Stalworth Underground LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stalworth Underground LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$13,066 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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 Stalworth Underground LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPEAK PERFORMANCE ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DECOSTA ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5QUICK CARPENTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5APC SPECIALIST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20JUAN ZAVALA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JULIO GALINDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LJL CONSTRUCTION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10H & R BUILDERS AND R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ELF CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOSE M. CASTILLO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RENDON ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TORRES CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22LIBERTY CIVIL CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SETAG CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CEDAR FALLS BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 184 LUMBER COMPANY, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TWO BROTHERS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RAS FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ALEJANDRO RAMON SANTOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TECTONIC INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Stalworth Undergroun…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Stalworth Underground LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Stalworth Underground LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Stalworth Underground LLC sits at penalty rank #7,286 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($13,066 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Stalworth Underground LLC at rank #10,326 of 12,785 employers ($3,022 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $13,066 OSHA penalties plus $3,022 WHD back wages (18.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Stalworth Underground LLC Compares

Stalworth Underground LLC's 1.00 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 (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-08-27

Last Inspection

2023-12-15

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,533

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,533 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$29,036

Current Penalty Amount

$13,066

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$16,088

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,970 from the initial assessment of $29,036. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,022
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
10
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$756
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,022

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Stalworth Underground LLC owed $3,022 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 10 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Stalworth Underground LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Stalworth Underground LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $13,066 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,533 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Stalworth Underground LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,066 here).

MB Tech Micronesia LLC $13,066 MP MJ Construction, INC. $13,066 NE Leingang Group, INC. $13,064 ND Rock Roofing, LLC $13,069 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Peak Performance Roof Cleaning LLC 2 insp. Ludington, MI Decosta Enterprises INC 2 insp. Mahwah, NJ Quick Carpentry, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Apc Specialist LLC 2 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Roofing Solutions LLC
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0 inspections $0
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Odessa, TX
3 inspections $16,090
Nicanor Ugalde Vaca
Amarillo, TX
4 inspections $16,090
JCL Drywall Construction
Maxton, NC
0 inspections $0
Chaney Branch
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Stalworth Underground LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Stalworth Underground LLC against Roofing Solutions LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Stalworth Underground LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Stalworth Underground LLC also carries $3,022 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Stalworth Underground LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stalworth Underground LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Stalworth Underground LLC have? ▼
Stalworth Underground LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,066.
How many OSHA inspections has Stalworth Underground LLC had? ▼
Stalworth Underground LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-27 and the most recent on 2023-12-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stalworth Underground LLC? ▼
Stalworth Underground LLC has been assessed $13,066 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,036 (a 55.0% reduction). Additionally, $3,022 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Stalworth Underground LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stalworth Underground LLC has 1 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.
Has Stalworth Underground LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Stalworth Underground LLC, resulting in $3,022 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Stalworth Underground LLC operate in? ▼
Stalworth Underground LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Stalworth Underground LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Stalworth Underground LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $3,022 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Stalworth Underground LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stalworth Underground LLC ranks #27,604 (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 Stalworth Underground LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stalworth Underground LLC's total OSHA penalty of $13,066 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roofing Solutions LLC in Hickory Hills, IL 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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