James McHugh Construction Safety Record

Chicago, IL · Construction

C

Average violation rate. This employer's safety record is typical for their industry.

Last inspected 10/12/2022

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, James McHugh Construction in Chicago, Illinois has 95 workplace safety violations across 97 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $67,596 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1974 to 2022.

James McHugh Construction in Chicago, Illinois has a C safety grade, indicating an average violation rate that is typical for employers in OSHA's enforcement database. This is consistent with the general pattern seen across the construction industry. A C grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 1.0 and 2.99 per inspection.

Of the 95 violations on record, 32 were classified as serious. While a C grade does not indicate exceptional risk, workplace safety is an ongoing concern for all employers. OSHA conducts inspections based on complaints, referrals, scheduled programming, and follow-up activities.

1.0 James McHugh Construction violations/inspection
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95 Violations
97 Inspections
32 Serious
$67,596 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
48 ($8,502)
Serious?
32 ($32,394)
Repeat?
12 ($19,700)
Willful?
3 ($7,000)
1926.0500 OSHA Standard
Cited in 15 inspections (32 total) since 1974
1926.0025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 7 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1926.0502 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 2003
1926.0350 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1926.0402 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 28 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $120,255 in penalties for James McHugh Construction, later reduced to $67,596 — a 44% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0500 OSHA Standard
32 citations $20,902
1926.0025 OSHA Standard
7 citations $1,055
1926.0502 OSHA Standard
6 citations $18,450
1926.0550 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1926.0402 OSHA Standard
4 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for James McHugh Construction in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/12/2022 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
10/09/2019 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
11/30/2018 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/20/2018 Referral? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/07/2018 Referral? Chicago, IL 1 $4,158
04/24/2018 Unprogrammed Related? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/15/2018 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/15/2017 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
03/19/2015 Unprogrammed Related? Chicago, IL 0 $0
10/17/2014 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/20/2014 Unprogrammed Related? Chicago, IL 1 $0
06/18/2013 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
12/13/2012 Planned? Chicago, IL 2 $9,500
06/06/2012 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/13/2012 Referral? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/10/2012 Referral? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/02/2012 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
01/26/2012 Planned? Chicago, IL 1 $1,000
11/09/2011 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/06/2011 Referral? Chicago, IL 0 $0
11/13/2009 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/27/2009 Planned? Chicago, IL 2 $10,000
04/24/2009 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/20/2009 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/20/2009 Programmed Related? Chicago, IL 0 $0
10/22/2008 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/04/2008 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/01/2008 Planned? Chicago, IL 1 $3,500
12/27/2007 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
12/20/2007 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
12/17/2007 Planned? Chicago, IL 1 $2,500
07/25/2007 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/05/2007 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
01/04/2007 Planned? Chicago, IL 5 $7,560
11/03/2006 Unprogrammed Related? Chicago, IL 0 $0
10/10/2006 Referral? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/30/2006 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/24/2006 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/27/2006 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/24/2006 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
01/23/2006 Programmed Related? Chicago, IL 0 $0
09/29/2005 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/14/2005 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/22/2005 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
03/16/2005 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
09/16/2004 Unprogrammed Related? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/24/2004 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/08/2004 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/19/2003 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/14/2003 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
03/26/2003 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
03/20/2003 Unprogrammed Related? Chicago, IL 1 $700
01/08/2003 Planned? Chicago, IL 4 $3,500
12/13/2002 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
09/17/2002 Referral? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/24/2002 Referral? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/04/2002 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/29/2001 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/17/2001 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/09/2001 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
10/13/2000 Planned? Chicago, IL 1 $1,000
07/26/2000 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/20/2000 Accident? Chicago, IL 0 $0
04/09/1998 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/27/1997 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/09/1996 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
10/25/1995 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/02/1995 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/09/1994 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/05/1994 Accident? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/03/1994 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/27/1992 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/31/1992 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/26/1991 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
12/03/1990 Unprogrammed Related? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/23/1990 Unprogrammed Related? Chicago, IL 1 $1,000
01/02/1990 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $880
02/10/1989 Accident? Chicago, IL 1 $6,000
01/17/1989 Unprogrammed Related? Chicago, IL 3 $7,000
09/07/1988 Planned? Chicago, IL 5 $2,800
12/04/1987 Accident? Chicago, IL 0 $0
12/03/1987 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $400
03/18/1987 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $300
12/09/1986 Planned? Chicago, IL 6 $714
11/06/1985 Planned? Chicago, IL 1 $0
06/08/1983 Planned? Chicago, IL 5 $1,600
05/04/1982 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $300
03/05/1982 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/06/1981 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/10/1981 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
03/04/1981 Planned? Chicago, IL 2 $400
08/15/1980 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $1,200
07/23/1980 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/26/1980 Planned? Chicago, IL 7 $1,200
09/15/1977 Complaint? Chicago, IL 4 $240
09/08/1975 Planned? Chicago, IL 16 $120
01/22/1974 Planned? Chicago, IL 9 $25

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