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Summit Design + Build, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Summit Design + Build, LLC ranks #38,534 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$8,900
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#38,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Summit Design + Build, LLC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Summit Design + Build, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,534 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Martinez Builders in Saugatuck, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,900 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#38,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Summit Design + Build, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Summit Design + Build, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,900 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Summit Design + Build, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.59.81826.334.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLUE NILE CONTRACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13IGOR FRAMING CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RUSSO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RAFAEL FRAMERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PECK HANNAFORD AND B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ROSTRO CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ABLE CONTRACTORS SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33J & I CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WESTSIDE CONTRACTORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PARROTTA PAVING CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MSJ CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AERIAL LIGHTING & EL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PARK AVENUE CONCRETE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALPHA ROOFING & CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3W.J. O'NEIL CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6S & P CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GABRIEL MIRAMONTES D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GARDNER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BULAND GROUP CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3G. B. CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Summit Design + Buil…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Summit Design + Build, LLC has 3 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.

Summit Design + Build, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Summit Design + Build, LLC sits at penalty rank #10,839 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($8,900 assessed).

How Summit Design + Build, LLC Compares

Summit Design + Build, LLC's 2.00 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-06-09

Last Inspection

2015-10-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,967

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,967 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$11,040

Current Penalty Amount

$8,900

Penalty Reduction

19.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,140 from the initial assessment of $11,040. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Summit Design + Build, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Summit Design + Build, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $8,900 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,967 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Summit Design + Build, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,900 here).

Bi-State Construction, INC. $8,900 PA Brad Slater Construction LLC $8,900 TN Concrete Placing Company, INC. $8,900 ID Martinez Builders $8,900 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Blue Nile Contractors, INC 3 insp. Kansas City, MO Igor Framing Construction LLC 3 insp. Columbus, OH Russo Corporation 3 insp. Birmingham, AL Rafael Framers 3 insp. Henderson, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bi-State Construction, INC.
Easton, PA
2 inspections $8,900
Brad Slater Construction LLC
Lawrenceburg, TN
3 inspections $8,900
Concrete Placing Company, INC.
Nampa, ID
2 inspections $8,900
Martinez Builders
Saugatuck, MI
2 inspections $8,900
Ejc Consulting LLC
Buffalo, NY
2 inspections $8,900

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What to do with this record

Use Summit Design + Build, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Summit Design + Build, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Summit Design + Build, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 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 Summit Design + Build, LLC have? ▼
Summit Design + Build, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Summit Design + Build, LLC had? ▼
Summit Design + Build, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-09 and the most recent on 2015-10-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Summit Design + Build, LLC? ▼
Summit Design + Build, LLC has been assessed $8,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,040 (a 19.4% reduction).
Does Summit Design + Build, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Summit Design + Build, LLC has 2 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 Summit Design + Build, LLC operate in? ▼
Summit Design + Build, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Summit Design + Build, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Summit Design + Build, LLC ranks #38,534 (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 Summit Design + Build, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Summit Design + Build, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,900 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Martinez Builders in Saugatuck, MI is a similar construction employer with $8,900 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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