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United Builders Group CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Builders Group CO. ranks #1,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty75% serious
$104,513
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Builders Group CO. in Niles, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $104,513. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Builders Group CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - 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, The Best Construction Corporation in Portsmouth, NH is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $104,555 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#1,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Builders Group CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Builders Group CO. runs far above peers (15.4x 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

$104,513 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($104,513) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $104,513 $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 United Builders Group CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.7811.314.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCROWN ROOFING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOISES DEGANTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9M&A ROOFING KC LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRAIL BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOISES MENDOZA LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DD FOX CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HUITRON-ES FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MR. CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GULF COAST UTILITY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANDRES GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOSE MANUEL ROJAS CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KAHANAKOA CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JDH INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENOS RAMOS ZAPEDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JR STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OPUS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ERICKSON FRAMING CA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NY DEVELOPERS & MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JUDDS BROS. CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEONCIO VEGA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5United Builders Grou…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
United Builders Group CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

United Builders Group CO. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: United Builders Group CO. is the #404 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($104,513).

How United Builders Group CO. Compares

United Builders Group CO.'s 6.00 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 far above peers (15.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-03-12

Last Inspection

2025-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$52,257

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $52,257 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

2

Willful

16.7% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$104,513

Current Penalty Amount

$104,513

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How United Builders Group CO. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Builders Group CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $104,513 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $52,257 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Builders Group CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($104,513 here).

The Best Construction Corporation $104,555 NH High Quality Builders, INC. $104,280 NJ RMK Contractors LLC $104,250 WA Casale Construction, LLC $104,157 DE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Crown Roofing, LLC. 2 insp. Davenport, FL Moises Degante 2 insp. Dacula, GA M&a Roofing KC LLC. 2 insp. Lees Summit, MO Trail Builders, LLC 2 insp. Delaware, OH

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Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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3 inspections $104,555
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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 United Builders Group CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Builders Group CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 United Builders Group CO. have? ▼
United Builders Group CO. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 2 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $104,513.
How many OSHA inspections has United Builders Group CO. had? ▼
United Builders Group CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-03-12 and the most recent on 2025-03-13. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Builders Group CO.? ▼
United Builders Group CO. has been assessed $104,513 in current OSHA penalties.
Does United Builders Group CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Builders Group CO. has 9 serious violations, 2 willful 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 United Builders Group CO. operate in? ▼
United Builders Group CO. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Builders Group CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Builders Group CO. ranks #1,611 (the top 5% 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 United Builders Group CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Builders Group CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $104,513 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (15.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Best Construction Corporation in Portsmouth, NH is a similar construction employer with $104,555 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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