Illinois
As of 2024, Illinois has 9,262 employers tracked by OSHA with 17,873 total inspections and $95.6M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $80.3M in back wages across 3,184 enforcement cases.
What the Data Says About Illinois
Federal workplace enforcement in Illinois covers 9,262 employers with 17,873 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 37,866 violations statewide, yielding 2.12 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $95.6M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $10K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $80.3M in back wages across 3,184 cases — an average of $25K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov and refreshed monthly. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts — reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Illinois has 3,184 WHD enforcement cases on record, with $80.3M in total back wages owed to workers. Average back wages per case: $25K.
Top Violators in Illinois
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Total Penalty + Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIRACAPO PIZZA COMPANY LLC DBA LITTLE LADY FOODS (GURNEE) | 2 | 32 | $3.1M |
| 2 | Ashley Quality Care Inc (Chicago) | 0 | 0 | $3.1M |
| 3 | Petersen Health Care (Peoria) | 0 | 0 | $2.9M |
| 4 | SCR Medical Transportation Services (Chicago) | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| 5 | SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL (NEW LENOX) | 1 | 0 | $997K |
| 6 | ALL-FEED PROCESSING AND PACKAGING, INC. (GALVA) | 11 | 42 | $911K |
| 7 | Universal Metro Asian Services (ROSELLE) | 0 | 0 | $826K |
| 8 | Green Ridge Farms (ELK GROVE VILLAGE) | 0 | 0 | $775K |
| 9 | Tank Noodle (Chicago) | 0 | 0 | $697K |
| 10 | Sahara Homecare (Elgin) | 0 | 0 | $697K |
| 11 | AMD INDUSTRIES, INC. (CICERO) | 3 | 41 | $682K |
| 12 | Cook County Clerk Of The Circuit Court (Chicago) | 0 | 0 | $674K |
| 13 | Ashley's Quality Care (Chicago) | 0 | 0 | $644K |
| 14 | Self Help Enterprises (Sterling) | 0 | 0 | $574K |
| 15 | POLO MASONRY BUILDERS, INC. (CHICAGO) | 11 | 64 | $565K |
| 16 | HILLSDALE ELEVATOR COMPANY (GENESEO) | 2 | 19 | $552K |
| 17 | Sun Badger Solar (BENSENVILLE) | 0 | 0 | $536K |
| 18 | BWAY CORPORATION (CHICAGO) | 20 | 34 | $534K |
| 19 | FLORENZA MARBLE & GRANITE CORPORATION (CHICAGO) | 2 | 32 | $500K |
| 20 | HILLSDALE ELEVATOR COMPANY (ANNAWAN) | 2 | 20 | $491K |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
