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Boston Construction Co.: OSHA inspections and violations

Des Plaines, Illinois · Framing Contractors · NAICS 238130

7inspections
23citation items
$115,887current penalties
Jun 24, 2024last inspection

Boston Construction Co. has 7 OSHA inspections on record in Illinois, the first in 1975.

OSHA's last visit started on Jun 24, 2024 as a planned inspection, in Western Springs, and the case has not closed yet.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 23 citation items: 10 serious, 7 repeat and 6 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $142,538 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $115,887, down 19%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1926.501, fall protection in construction (4 items).

For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,080. Boston Construction Co. averages $28,948 over 4 cited inspections in that time.

Boston Construction Co.: OSHA citation items per year, 1975 to 2024
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 347587370 OPENED JUN 24, 2024Open

Planned · Partial · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Open

6008 Bur Oak Dr., Western Springs, IL 60558 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii) · Stairways in construction
 Serious$4,563$4,563Oct 25, 2024Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction
 Repeat$15,210$15,210Oct 25, 2024Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction
 Repeat$22,816$22,816Oct 25, 2024Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) · Fall protection training in construction
 Repeat$6,084$6,084Oct 25, 2024Final
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) · Proving cited hazards were fixed
 Other-than-serious$427$427Dec 3, 2024Final

Inspection 346677222 OPENED MAY 3, 2023Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 2026

11305 171st, Orland Park, IL 60467 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs
 Serious$4,911$4,911Jun 9, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training
 Serious$0$0Jun 9, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction
 Serious$3,929$3,929Jun 9, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1) · Electrical safety in construction
 Serious$6,875$6,875Jun 9, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4) · Ladders in construction
 Serious$6,875$6,875Jun 9, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction
 Repeat$7,858$7,858Jun 9, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction
 Repeat$11,787$11,787Jun 9, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) · Fall protection training in construction
 Repeat$7,858$7,858Jun 9, 2023Final
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) · Proving cited hazards were fixed
 Other-than-serious$551$551Aug 1, 2023Final

Inspection 346503154 OPENED FEB 14, 2023Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Sep 25, 2025

Lot 48 Montgomery Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction
 Repeat$10,313$10,313Mar 31, 2023Final

Inspection 344929294 OPENED SEP 16, 2020Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Sep 12, 2022

391 Western Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction
 Serious$5,398$1,350Oct 6, 2020Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction
 Serious$9,446$1,181Oct 6, 2020Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) · Fall protection training in construction
 Serious$9,446$1,181Oct 6, 2020Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction
 Serious$8,096$2,024Oct 6, 2020Final

Inspection 334053220 OPENED APR 24, 2012Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Apr 27, 2012

1975 Saddle Farm Lane, Naperville, IL 60540 · Residential Remodelers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15841067 OPENED FEB 2, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Feb 5, 1981

2827 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60625 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 214770935 OPENED JUL 15, 1975Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Jan 20, 1976

1400 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60025 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.150(e)(1)(iv) · Fire protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 13, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping
 Other-than-serious$25$25Aug 13, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.500(f)(1)(iv) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
 Other-than-serious$35$35Aug 13, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
 Other-than-serious$35$35Aug 13, 1975Contested

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1903.19 · Proving cited hazards were fixed

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1)

(c) Abatement certification. (1) Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.

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 1926.102 · Eye and face protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1)

(a) General. (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.

29 CFR 1926.1052 · Stairways in construction

29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction

29 CFR 1926.150 · Fire protection

29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs

29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training

29 CFR 1926.25 · Housekeeping

29 CFR 1926.416 · Electrical safety in construction

29 CFR 1926.500 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart

29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.503 · Fall protection training in construction

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