Illinois construction: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to construction establishments in Illinois over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of construction inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.501 | Fall Protection | 405 | 63% |
| 1926.503 | Fall Protection Training | 198 | 31% |
| 1926.1053 | Ladder Safety | 171 | 27% |
| 1926.102 | Eye and Face Protection | 158 | 25% |
| 1903.19 | Abatement Verification | 113 | 18% |
| 1926.100 | Hard Hats | 111 | 17% |
| 1926.451 | Scaffold Safety | 78 | 12% |
| 1926.20 | Construction Safety Programs | 76 | 12% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 59 | 9% |
| 1926.502 | Fall Protection Systems | 55 | 9% |
| 1926.1153 | Silica in Construction | 45 | 7% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 38 | 6% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 2381: 473 inspections
- NAICS 2373: 62 inspections
- NAICS 2371: 22 inspections
- NAICS 2382: 22 inspections
- NAICS 2361: 20 inspections
- NAICS 2383: 17 inspections
- NAICS 2362: 12 inspections
- NAICS 2389: 8 inspections
Recently cited construction establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polivio Construction Inc. | Chicago | Aug 31, 2026 | 5 | $11,350 | $11,350 | OpenAbatement due Sep 25, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Custom Canopy LLC | Lake Villa | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $16,172 | $9,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Dan Waibel Designer Builder, LLC | Peoria | Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | $15,889 | $7,945 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Hinsdale | Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | $9,221 | $9,221 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| New Image Contracting, LLC | Highland | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $5,676 | $5,676 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| CMC Acquisition Company LLC | Naperville | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $3,972 | $3,972 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| D.a.b. Contractors LLC | Aurora | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $41,615 | $12,763 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Aaron's Carpentry LLC | Downers Grove | Aug 27, 2026 | 4 | $34,897 | $11,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 25, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| D.a.b. Contractors LLC | Aurora | Aug 27, 2026 | 4 | $14,186 | $4,256 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| D.a.b. Contractors LLC | Aurora | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $14,186 | $4,256 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 25, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| D.a.b. Contractors LLC | Aurora | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $9,080 | $2,725 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Andres Construction Services Inc. | Downers Grove | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $6,242 | $3,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Miller Carpentry, LLC | Mahomet | Aug 26, 2026 | 8 | $89,198 | $89,198 | Status not determinableAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Profus Construction Corp. | Chicago | Aug 26, 2026 | 9 | $40,004 | $40,004 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 22, 2026Contested Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Ronan Construction, LLC | Chicago | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $6,810 | $4,200 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Profus Construction Corp. | Chicago | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $5,958 | $5,958 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 22, 2026Contested Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Magic Home Renovation, Inc. | Arlington Heights | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,400 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Trine Construction Corp. | Highland Park | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $13,240 | $9,268 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Kankakee | Aug 25, 2026 | 6 | $12,486 | $6,700 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| A & E Painting Inc. | Arlington Heights | Aug 25, 2026 | 3 | $3,972 | $2,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Scott County - Highway Dept | Winchester | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| City of Lasalle - Street Department | La Salle | Aug 24, 2026 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Linn Township Road Dept | Washburn | Aug 24, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Coles County - Highway Dept | Charleston | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Sangamon County - Highway Dept | Springfield | Aug 24, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pike County - Highway Dept | Pittsfield | Aug 24, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| American Liberty Roofing | Bloomington | Aug 21, 2026 | 3 | $16,172 | $11,320 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Elevated Remodeling Inc. | Westmont | Aug 21, 2026 | 4 | $10,639 | $5,320 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. | Elgin | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $7,944 | $7,944 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contested Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| EJR Services, Inc. | Palatine | Aug 21, 2026 | 3 | $7,944 | $4,500 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| A & y Construction LLC | Chicago | Aug 20, 2026 | 9 | $4,859 | $4,859 | Status not determinableAbatement due Jul 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Macbe Construction LLC | Champaign | Aug 20, 2026 | 2 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 11, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Clarendon Hills | Aug 19, 2026 | 3 | $51,069 | $51,069 | OpenAbatement due Sep 17, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 10, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Lindholm Roofing, Inc. | Worth | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $15,888 | $3,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Mokena | Aug 19, 2026 | 4 | $10,782 | $10,782 | OpenAbatement due Oct 6, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 10, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Roofcap LLC | Maywood | Aug 19, 2026 | 4 | $8,654 | $5,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Frags Exteriors LLC | Naperville | Aug 19, 2026 | 2 | $3,972 | $2,010 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Arnold & Sons Plumbing-Heating-A/C, Inc. | Morton | Aug 18, 2026 | 6 | $49,654 | $27,807 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| A&A Roofing Exterior's Inc. | Arlington Heights | Aug 18, 2026 | 3 | $17,874 | $17,874 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Hgo Renovations LLC | Lincoln | Aug 18, 2026 | 7 | $11,918 | $11,918 | OpenAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| JFL Framing LLC | Arlington Heights | Aug 18, 2026 | 2 | $9,648 | $4,700 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Collins Roofing, Inc. | Lincoln | Aug 18, 2026 | 2 | $9,363 | $4,680 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Peoria Heights | Aug 18, 2026 | 2 | $6,810 | $6,810 | OpenAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Warrenville | Aug 17, 2026 | 5 | $60,060 | $60,060 | Status not determinableAbatement due Jul 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| A. B. Berg, Inc. dba Berg Home Improvements | Downers Grove | Aug 17, 2026 | 4 | $11,101 | $11,101 | Status not determinableAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Amsterdam Enterprises Company | Mount Prospect | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $29,790 | $12,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Amsterdam Enterprises Company | Mount Prospect | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $29,790 | $12,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| A & E Roofing and Siding, Inc. | Downers Grove | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $27,804 | $13,902 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. | Chicago | Aug 14, 2026 | 2 | $15,322 | $15,322 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Above & Beyond Home Remodeling | Kankakee | Aug 14, 2026 | 5 | $12,486 | $4,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Illinois
- Administrative & waste services
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
- Retail trade
- Transportation & warehousing
- Utilities
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many construction employers in Illinois were cited by OSHA?
638 construction inspections in Illinois had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 57% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Illinois construction?
The most-cited standards were 1926.501 (Fall Protection), 1926.503 (Fall Protection Training), 1926.1053 (Ladder Safety).
What is the typical penalty for construction employers in Illinois?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $10,999. Median current penalty: $7,378.