U-Haul Co. of Illinois Safety Record

Chicago, IL · Real Estate & Rental

F

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

Last inspected 10/01/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, U-Haul Co. of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois has 14 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $21,850 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2002 to 2024.

U-Haul Co. of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the real estate & rental industry, this places U-Haul Co. of Illinois 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.

10 of the 14 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. 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.

4.7 U-Haul Co. of Illinois violations/inspection
vs
3.1 Real Estate & Rental avg
Above industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$14,000 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 14 violations, $21,850 in penalties across 3 inspections
14 Total Violations
3 Total Inspections
10 Total Serious
$21,850 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($7,000)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($7,000)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2002
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2002
Violations decreased 83% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 12 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $34,518 in penalties for U-Haul Co. of Illinois, later reduced to $21,850 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $3,930
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,360
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
1 citation $600
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
1 citation $7,000

Workers' Compensation in Illinois

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No workplace accident investigations on file for U-Haul Co. of Illinois in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/01/2024 Referral? Chicago, IL 2 $14,000
06/28/2002 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 5 $5,400
02/07/2002 Complaint? Chicago, IL 7 $2,450

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