Polo Masonry Builders Safety Record

Chicago, IL · Construction

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Polo Masonry Builders in Chicago, Illinois has 64 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 35 classified as serious and $565,474 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2011 to 2019.

Polo Masonry Builders in Chicago, Illinois has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the construction industry, this places Polo Masonry Builders among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

35 of the 64 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $565,474 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Illinois workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.8 Polo Masonry Builders violations/inspection
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2.4 Construction avg
Above industry average
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64 Violations
11 Inspections
35 Serious
$565,474 Penalties
Serious?
35 ($113,415)
Repeat?
19 ($444,898)
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($7,161)
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
Cited in 7 inspections (12 total) since 2011
1903.0019 OSHA Standard
Cited in 7 inspections (7 total) since 2012
1926.0451 Scaffolding
Cited in 6 inspections (19 total) since 2011
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2011
1926.1053 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2017
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 64 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $597,523 in penalties for Polo Masonry Builders, later reduced to $565,474 — a 5% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0451 Scaffolding
19 citations $254,824
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
12 citations $197,779
1903.0019 OSHA Standard
7 citations $3,088
1926.1053 OSHA Standard
4 citations $8,536
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $25,498

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Polo Masonry Builders in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/19/2019 Planned? Chicago, IL 7 $252,136
07/26/2018 Referral? Chicago, IL 11 $111,809
02/06/2017 M? Chicago, IL 16 $65,500
02/06/2017 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $6,311
09/16/2016 Planned? Chicago, IL 11 $74,092
09/16/2016 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $4,326
06/23/2015 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $18,920
10/16/2014 Referral? Chicago, IL 4 $14,080
03/18/2014 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/22/2012 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $13,200
11/02/2011 Planned? Chicago, IL 3 $5,100

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