National Wrecking Safety Record
Chicago, IL · Construction
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 03/25/2015
According to OSHA enforcement records, National Wrecking in Chicago, Illinois has 95 workplace safety violations across 36 inspections, with 55 classified as serious and $130,945 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2015.
About This Safety Record
National Wrecking, located in Chicago, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2015. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 95 violations on file, 55 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $130,945.
OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2015 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 11/06/2013 | Unprogrammed Related? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 06/18/2010 | Programmed Related? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 11/13/2009 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 5 | $0 |
| 11/09/2009 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $35,000 |
| 08/03/2009 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 |
| 07/01/2009 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 12/12/2008 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 |
| 07/31/2008 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 01/15/2002 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 11/14/2001 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 11 | $48,100 |
| 11/14/2001 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $600 |
| 11/05/2001 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 07/07/2000 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 14 | $10,000 |
| 07/06/2000 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 6 | $20,000 |
| 02/08/1999 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $660 |
| 02/08/1999 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/19/1998 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 6 | $4,200 |
| 10/13/1998 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $0 |
| 08/24/1998 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/24/1998 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $2,500 |
| 05/21/1992 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,500 |
| 03/19/1992 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 5 | $3,200 |
| 02/21/1991 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/16/1990 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 07/25/1990 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 7 | $200 |
| 02/12/1990 | Unprogrammed Related? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $400 |
| 01/07/1987 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $810 |
| 03/24/1986 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 05/08/1985 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $0 |
| 02/14/1985 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 5 | $1,200 |
| 12/16/1983 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 04/15/1983 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $225 |
| 02/19/1981 | Accident? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $150 |
| 04/09/1980 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 12 | $200 |
| 09/03/1975 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
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