Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Safety Record
Chicago, IL · Construction
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 09/01/2017
According to OSHA enforcement records, Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating in Chicago, Illinois has 69 workplace safety violations across 38 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $10,640 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2017.
About This Safety Record
Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating in Chicago, Illinois has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other construction employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.
28 of the 69 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Illinois
Workers injured on the job in Illinois may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, disfigurement benefits.
- Filing deadline: 3 years from injury date
- Important: One of the more generous filing deadlines; report accident immediately
- Statute: 820 Ill. Comp. Stat. 305/1 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Illinois, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2017 | Monitoring? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 07/28/2017 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/01/2001 | Programmed Related? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/30/1996 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $2,000 |
| 10/10/1996 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 05/03/1994 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $0 |
| 03/11/1992 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/12/1992 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 12/12/1991 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 06/24/1991 | Unprogrammed Related? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $2,500 |
| 09/21/1990 | Unprogrammed Related? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $210 |
| 11/15/1989 | Programmed Related? | Chicago, IL | 7 | $580 |
| 06/16/1989 | Unprogrammed Related? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $200 |
| 01/17/1989 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $3,100 |
| 10/17/1988 | Unprogrammed Related? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $750 |
| 10/29/1987 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 03/19/1987 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $0 |
| 12/09/1986 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 4 | $100 |
| 09/17/1986 | Follow-Up? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/20/1986 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 |
| 06/02/1986 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $200 |
| 10/16/1985 | Unprogrammed Related? | Chicago, IL | 5 | $360 |
| 08/23/1985 | Unprogrammed Related? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $140 |
| 07/11/1985 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $0 |
| 06/05/1984 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/09/1984 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $0 |
| 12/09/1983 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 06/08/1983 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 01/17/1983 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $0 |
| 06/18/1982 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 03/17/1982 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 09/18/1981 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $0 |
| 02/12/1980 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $0 |
| 07/22/1977 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $0 |
| 05/06/1976 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $0 |
| 05/05/1976 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 01/16/1974 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $0 |
| 08/22/1972 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 14 | $0 |
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