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Zera Construction Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zera Construction Company, INC. has a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,631
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,152
of 100,495 penalized employers

Zera Construction Company, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,631. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zera Construction Company, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 18 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, Island Design and Landscape Inc in Huntington Station, NY is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
77%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Zera Construction Company, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$15,631 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Zera Construction Company, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Zera Construction Company, INC. in Chicago, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 18 violations, translating to 9.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 18 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $29,260 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $15,631 - a 46.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,816. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-12-23 to 2015-04-23, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-23

Last Inspection

2015-04-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,816

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $7,816 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

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

$29,260

Current Penalty Amount

$15,631

Penalty Reduction

46.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,629 from the initial assessment of $29,260. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Zera Construction Company, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Zera Construction Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 18 3.3
Total Penalty $15,631 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,816 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zera Construction Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Zera Construction Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Zera Construction Company, INC. have? ▼
Zera Construction Company, INC. has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,631.
How many OSHA inspections has Zera Construction Company, INC. had? ▼
Zera Construction Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-23 and the most recent on 2015-04-23. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Zera Construction Company, INC.? ▼
Zera Construction Company, INC. has been assessed $15,631 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,260 (a 46.6% reduction).
Does Zera Construction Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Zera Construction Company, INC. has 18 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 Zera Construction Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Zera Construction Company, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Zera Construction Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Zera Construction Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,631 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Island Design and Landscape Inc in Huntington Station, NY is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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