Inspection 347750580 OPENED SEP 12, 2024Closed
80th Ave. And Wheeler Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Benchmark Construction Co., Inc. has 34 OSHA inspections on record in Illinois, the first in 1985.
OSHA's last visit started on Sep 12, 2024 as a planned inspection, in Orland Park.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 51 citation items: 35 serious, 2 willful, 4 repeat and 10 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $359,297 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $174,825, down 51%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.651, excavations (15 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,080. Benchmark Construction Co., Inc. averages $20,767 over 3 cited inspections in that time.
2 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.
Illinois · latest 90 days of OSHA records
413employers cited
13 of them in the same industry
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Inspection 347614067 OPENED JUL 12, 2024Closed
15318 Raintree Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347614794 OPENED JUL 12, 2024Closed
15318 Raintree Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347500274 OPENED MAY 22, 2024Closed
Wheeler Dr. & S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342740289 OPENED OCT 25, 2017Closed
South Park Blvd & Parkside Cir., Streamwood, IL 60107 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 25, 2017 (fatal): Employee is working in confined space and becomes unresponsi
At 6:30 p.m. on October 25, 2017, an employee was working with a crew that was engaged in sewer line rehabilitation work using a cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP). The CIPP process is a trenchless method for the sewer pipe repair which involves a resin-impregnated fiberglass liner inverted into the damaged sewer pipe. The employee crawled into a 24 inch horizontal sewer line and was in approximately 30 feet, cutting ropes and lying flat hot water circulation hoses. The employee began to mumble and became unresponsive. Emergency Services responded and the employee's body was recovered by the Fire Department Rescue Team and the employee was pronounced at the scene. Drowning with styrene toxicity was listed as a significant contributing factor.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.55(a) · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists |
Serious | $12,934 | $9,200 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.55(b) · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.1204(d)(1) · Permit-required confined space program |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1926.1204(e)(1) · Permit-required confined space program |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1204(b) · Permit-required confined space program |
Serious | $12,934 | $9,000 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.1204(d)(8) · Permit-required confined space program |
Serious | $12,934 | $9,200 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.1211(c)(1) · Rescue and emergency services |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.1206(h) · Entry permit |
Serious | $12,934 | $9,200 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1926.1207(a) · Training |
Serious | $12,934 | $9,200 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1926.1208(a) · Duties of authorized entrants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5c 29 CFR 1926.1209(a) · Duties of attendants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5d 29 CFR 1926.1210(a) · Duties of entry supervisors |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1926.1210(d) · Duties of entry supervisors |
Serious | $12,934 | $9,200 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1926.1211(a)(1) · Rescue and emergency services |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6c 29 CFR 1926.1211(a)(2) · Rescue and emergency services |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 341602209 OPENED JUL 6, 2016Closed
83rd Stoney Island, Chicago, IL 60619 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341134054 OPENED DEC 17, 2015Closed
I90 Eastbound At O'hare Oasis, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341134310 OPENED DEC 17, 2015Closed
I90 Eastbound At O'hare Oasis, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $3,273 | $1,000 | Apr 20, 2016 | Final |
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Inspection 340764554 OPENED JUL 8, 2015Closed
600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | Sep 9, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 339948507 OPENED SEP 11, 2014Closed
S Western Ave & S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 315220046 OPENED JAN 27, 2011Closed
W. Lawrence Avenue And N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314463860 OPENED MAY 21, 2010Closed
Ashland And Montrose, Chicago, IL 60604 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313931768 OPENED JAN 12, 2010Closed
11520 S. Marshfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Feb 17, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 312599962 OPENED OCT 15, 2009Closed
Van Buren And Wells, Chicago, IL 60607 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312593841 OPENED MAR 24, 2009Closed
96th & Calhoun Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311375794 OPENED JUL 21, 2008Closed
3622 S. Morgan, Chicago, IL 60609 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(3) · Excavations |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,500 | Sep 23, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 311372007 OPENED MAR 5, 2008Closed
68th & Ashland Street, Chicago, IL 60626 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311371884 OPENED FEB 28, 2008Closed
68th & Ashland Street, Chicago, IL 60626 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310168463 OPENED JUL 12, 2006Closed
47th & Wentworth Northbound, Chicago, IL 60610 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.651(e) · Excavations |
Serious | $3,000 | $7,000 | Jan 12, 2007 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $6,000 | $0 | Jan 12, 2007 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.651(i)(3) · Excavations |
Serious | $70,000 | $7,000 | Jan 12, 2007 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4a 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Willful | $70,000 | $70,000 | Jan 12, 2007 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4b 29 CFR 1926.652(g)(2) · Trench protection |
Willful | $70,000 | $0 | Jan 12, 2007 | Final |
Inspection 307383885 OPENED MAR 24, 2005Closed
Eastern & Smith Road, Manhattan, IL 60442 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307373266 OPENED NOV 24, 2004Closed
68th & Ashland Street, Chicago, IL 60626 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Repeat | $6,000 | $3,000 | Dec 10, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 307372169 OPENED OCT 14, 2004Closed
6807 S. Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60621 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Nov 26, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.652(d)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Nov 26, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.652(e)(2)(i) · Trench protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 26, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.652(c)(2)(i) · Trench protection |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Nov 26, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Repeat | $4,500 | $2,250 | Nov 26, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 307371112 OPENED AUG 24, 2004Closed
11323 Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction |
Serious | $1,200 | $500 | Sep 1, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,500 | Sep 1, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Repeat | $4,200 | $2,000 | Sep 1, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 307364711 OPENED JAN 2, 2004Closed
79th & Justine, Chicago, IL 60620 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 2, 2004 (fatal): Dump truck crushes and kills employee
Employee #1 was taking grade checks with a string line near a dump truck which w as being loaded by a backhoe. When the load was full, the driver proceeded to pu ll into traffic. Employee #1 was caught between the back tandem axle tires of th e truck and was crushed and dragged for approximately ten feet. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the hospital.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 305997694 OPENED JUN 4, 2003Closed
3622 S. Morgan, Chicago, IL 60609 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,500 | Jun 30, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2003 | Closed |
Inspection 304082803 OPENED APR 17, 2001Closed
Eastern & Smith Road, Manhattan, IL 60442 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303152052 OPENED NOV 16, 1999Closed
Corner Of Mobile Ave. & Fletcher St., Chicago, IL 60634 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Repeat | $6,000 | $3,600 | Dec 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $100 | Dec 17, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 302041835 OPENED JUN 4, 1998Closed
Corner Of Mobile Ave. & Fletcher St., Chicago, IL 60634 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $1,500 | $900 | Jun 17, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 122156730 OPENED APR 16, 1998Closed
Midway Airport Terminal, Chicago, IL 60638 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300032505 OPENED JAN 13, 1997Closed
8000 South Stoney Island Ave., Chicago, IL 60617 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(d) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 1997 | Closed |
Inspection 108721259 OPENED NOV 9, 1994Closed
11323 Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(4) · Excavations |
Serious | $3,250 | $3,250 | Dec 14, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $3,250 | $3,250 | Dec 14, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $3,250 | $0 | Dec 14, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $3,250 | $1,075 | Dec 14, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 103455820 OPENED SEP 1, 1993Closed
6310 Street Improvements, Chicago, IL 60607 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.59(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.601(b)(3) · Motor vehicles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 1993 | Closed |
Inspection 103260485 OPENED SEP 22, 1987Closed
Rt. 41 South Of Rt. 60, Lake Forest, IL 60045 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(i)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $560 | $300 | Sep 25, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(b) · Trench protection |
Serious | $560 | $300 | Sep 25, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 25, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(ii) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 25, 1987 | Closed |
Inspection 2430403 OPENED NOV 6, 1985Closed
Burlington & Rt 53, Lisle, IL 60532 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.7(a) · General recording criteria |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 1985 | Closed |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.7 · General recording criteria
29 CFR 1904.7(a)
(a) Basic requirement. You must consider an injury or illness to meet the general recording criteria, and therefore to be recordable, if it results in any of the following: death, days away from work, restricted work or transfer to another job, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness. You must also consider a case to meet the general recording criteria if it involves a significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it does not result in death, days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness.
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a)
(A) Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function; or
29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.
29 CFR 1926.1204 · Permit-required confined space program
29 CFR 1926.1206 · Entry permit
29 CFR 1926.1207 · Training
29 CFR 1926.1208 · Duties of authorized entrants
29 CFR 1926.1209 · Duties of attendants
29 CFR 1926.1210 · Duties of entry supervisors
29 CFR 1926.1211 · Rescue and emergency services
29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs
29 CFR 1926.453 · Aerial lifts
29 CFR 1926.55 · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists
29 CFR 1926.59 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1926.601 · Motor vehicles
29 CFR 1926.602 · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction
29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations
29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection
Other water and sewer line and related structures construction employers in Illinois
- Tarmonbarry, LLC dba Keenan Sewer & Water Chicago · 12 citations · $67,100
- Gensini Excavating, Inc. Dixon · 3 citations · $2,328
- Walters Waterworks LLC dba MR. Rooter Plumbing of Peoria Peoria · 5 citations · $27,435
- Performance Construction and Engineering, LLC Arlington Heights · 9 citations · $18,953
- Abitua Sewer, Water & Plumbing, Inc. Des Plaines · 7 citations · $22,500
- United Enterprise LLC. Flossmoor · 2 citations · $7,760
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