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Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. ranks #30,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,850
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. in Des Plaines, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,370 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, Ryszard Gacek in Hinsdale, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,853 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#30,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$11,850 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 Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEST COAST DRYWALL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUB & DAN CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30BC STUCCO AND STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EVERARDO "JUAN" SERVIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOVELL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRAMING CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH COAST SPECIALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18JH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEAWAY PAINTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SIC SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DFW FRAMING & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANDY J. SMITH CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SCHUFF STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANUEL PINTO RODRIGU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FUERZA PILAR CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORTINA HERNANDEZ BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GULF STATES PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VICENTE RODRIGUEZ VI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Ward Contracting & B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,155 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($11,850 assessed).

How Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. Compares

Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC.'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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-15

Last Inspection

2013-11-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,925

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,925 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$17,710

Current Penalty Amount

$11,850

Penalty Reduction

33.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,860 from the initial assessment of $17,710. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $11,850 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,925 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,850 here).

CBC Framing INC. $11,850 CA Adamo Demolition CO $11,850 MI Tutor Perini Building CORP. $11,849 CA Alejandro Jimenez Lopez $11,846 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

West Coast Drywall & Paint 2 insp. Riverside, CA Road Contractor Corporation 2 insp. Mullica Hill, NJ Rub & Dan Construction, LLC 2 insp. Urbana, MD BC Stucco and Stone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

CBC Framing INC.
San Jose, CA
4 inspections $11,850
Adamo Demolition CO
Detroit, MI
6 inspections $11,850
NorthStar
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Tutor Perini Building CORP.
Friant, CA
3 inspections $11,849
Ryszard Gacek
Hinsdale, IL
2 inspections $11,853

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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 Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. have? ▼
Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. had? ▼
Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-15 and the most recent on 2013-11-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC.? ▼
Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. has been assessed $11,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,710 (a 33.1% reduction).
Does Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. has 4 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 Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. operate in? ▼
Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. 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 Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC. ranks #30,370 (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 Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ward Contracting & Building Restoration, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,850 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ryszard Gacek in Hinsdale, IL is a similar construction employer with $11,853 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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