BENCHMARK CONSTRUCTION
6310 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CHICAGO, IL 60607
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Inspection records
Jul 6, 2016#341602209Jul 6, 2016Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#341602209$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341602209
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 6, 2016
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 83rd Stoney Island, Chicago, IL 60619
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jul 8, 2015#340764554Jul 8, 2015Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#340764554$6,3001 viol.1 violation$6,300 in penalties
Inspection #340764554
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 8, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Final Order
- Oct 8, 2015
- Closed
- Oct 8, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,300
- Penalties on Record
- $6,300
- Site Address
- 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Sep 15, 2015 | - | Oct 8, 2015 |
Jan 27, 2011#315220046Jan 27, 2011Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#315220046$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315220046
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 27, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 2011
- Closed
- Feb 8, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 64
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- W. Lawrence Avenue And N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
May 21, 2010#314463860May 21, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#314463860$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314463860
Dates
- Opened
- May 21, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- May 21, 2010
- Closed
- May 21, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Ashland And Montrose, Chicago, IL 60604
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jan 12, 2010#313931768Jan 12, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#313931768$1,2501 viol.1 violation$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #313931768
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 2010
- Closed
- Mar 17, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- 11520 S. Marshfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60643
- Industry
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.453 Aerial Lifts OSHA citation code: 19260453 B02 V | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Feb 22, 2010 | - | - |
Mar 5, 2008#311372007Mar 5, 2008Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#311372007$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311372007
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 5, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 5, 2008
- Closed
- Mar 11, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 68th & Ashland Street, Chicago, IL 60626
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Feb 28, 2008#311371884Feb 28, 2008Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#311371884$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311371884
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 2008
- Closed
- May 16, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 68th & Ashland Street, Chicago, IL 60626
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jul 12, 2006#310168463Jul 12, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310168463$84,0005 viol.5 violations$84,000 in penalties
Inspection #310168463
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 12, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 2006
- Contested
- Feb 2, 2007
- Final Order
- Jan 7, 2008
- Closed
- Mar 10, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $219,000
- Penalties on Record
- $84,000
- Site Address
- 47th & Wentworth Northbound, Chicago, IL 60610
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002A | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 E | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,000 | $7,000 | Jan 19, 2007 | Feb 2, 2007 | Jan 7, 2008 |
| 01002B | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $6,000 | $0 | Jan 19, 2007 | Feb 2, 2007 | Jan 7, 2008 |
| 01003 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 I03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $70,000 | $7,000 | Jan 19, 2007 | Feb 2, 2007 | Jan 7, 2008 |
| 02004A | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Willful | 1 | 2 | $70,000 | $70,000 | Jan 19, 2007 | Feb 2, 2007 | Jan 7, 2008 |
| 02004B | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 G02 | Willful | 1 | 3 | $70,000 | $0 | Jan 19, 2007 | Feb 2, 2007 | Jan 7, 2008 |
Nov 24, 2004#307373266Nov 24, 2004Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#307373266$3,0001 viol.1 violation$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #307373266
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 24, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 9, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 25, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 68th & Ashland Street, Chicago, IL 60626
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 A01 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Dec 15, 2004 | - | - |
Oct 14, 2004#307372169Oct 14, 2004Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#307372169$4,5005 viol.5 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #307372169
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 14, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 25, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 6807 S. Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60621
- Industry
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 J02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Dec 1, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Dec 6, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 E02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Dec 6, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 C02 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Dec 1, 2004 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
15 inspections, 1993 to 2016. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.