MERTES CONTRACTING CORP
65 W JACKSON, Chicago, IL 60604
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Inspection records
May 24, 2005#309022069May 24, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#309022069$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309022069
Dates
- Opened
- May 24, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 2005
- Closed
- May 24, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 121 N. Lasalle St., Chicago, IL 60601
- Industry
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Sep 8, 2003#306000811Sep 8, 2003Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#306000811$2,0001 viol.1 violation$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #306000811
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 10, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 1, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 unclassified
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 181 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603
- Industry
- 238140 Masonry 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.501 Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19260501 B01 | Unclassified | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Sep 16, 2003 | - | - |
Nov 5, 1992#103448296Nov 5, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103448296$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #103448296
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 1992
- Closed
- Dec 10, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- University Of Illinois 809 South Damen, Chicago, IL 60612
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1926.404 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260404 F06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 24, 1992 | - | - |
Sep 16, 1992#103450078Sep 16, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#103450078$4,8003 viol.3 violations$4,800 in penalties
Inspection #103450078
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 1992
- Contested
- Nov 19, 1992
- Final Order
- May 24, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 7, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,800
- Site Address
- 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.104 Safety Belts, Lifelines, and Lanyards OSHA citation code: 19260104 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,500 | $1,600 | Oct 26, 1992 | Nov 19, 1992 | May 24, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1926.105 Safety Nets OSHA citation code: 19260105 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $3,500 | $1,600 | Oct 26, 1992 | Nov 19, 1992 | May 24, 1993 |
| 01003 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 I11 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $3,500 | $1,600 | Oct 26, 1992 | Nov 19, 1992 | May 24, 1993 |
May 26, 1987#100122746May 26, 1987Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#100122746$2451 viol.1 violation$245 in penalties
Inspection #100122746
Dates
- Opened
- May 26, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- May 26, 1987
- Contested
- Jun 21, 1987
- Final Order
- Jan 19, 1988
- Closed
- Sep 12, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $490
- Penalties on Record
- $245
- Site Address
- Hubbard & Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 D10 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $490 | $245 | Jun 8, 1987 | Jun 21, 1987 | Jan 19, 1988 |
Jun 19, 1986#101709525Jun 19, 1986Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#101709525$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #101709525
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 27, 1986
- Contested
- Jul 17, 1986
- Final Order
- Jan 28, 1987
- Closed
- Mar 9, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 135 S. Lasalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.28 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260028 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $560 | $0 | Jul 10, 1986 | Jul 17, 1986 | Jan 28, 1987 |
Apr 27, 1984#1333012Apr 27, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1333012$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1333012
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 27, 1984
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4310 S Shields, Chicago, IL 60609
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jun 18, 1979#15816267Jun 18, 1979Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15816267$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15816267
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 18, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 18, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1301 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Mar 7, 1979#15894348Mar 7, 1979Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15894348$2803 viol.3 violations$280 in penalties
Inspection #15894348
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 1979
- Contested
- Apr 15, 1979
- Closed
- Jan 28, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $280
- Penalties on Record
- $280
- Site Address
- 65 W Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.28 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260028 A | Serious | 1 | - | $280 | $280 | Apr 1, 1979 | Apr 15, 1979 | - |
| 02001 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 I11 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1979 | Apr 15, 1979 | - |
| 02002 | 1926.50 Medical Services and First Aid (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260050 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1979 | Apr 15, 1979 | - |
May 10, 1977#15813033May 10, 1977Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#15813033$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15813033
Dates
- Opened
- May 10, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- May 11, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 111 West Jackson, Chicago, IL 60603
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
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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.
11 inspections, 1975 to 2005. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: masonry contractors reported 1.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 15.2%; NAICS 23814 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source