Profus Construction Corp. OSHA Violations, Chicago IL

Since 2000, OSHA inspectors have visited Profus Construction Corp. in Illinois 13 times.

The most recent inspection opened on May 15, 2026, in Chicago and is still open.

In all, OSHA issued 59 citation items: 43 serious, 10 repeat and 6 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $133,463; today they stand at $121,383, 9% less.

The rule cited most here is 1926.451 (scaffolds, general requirements), 11 times.

Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,079 penalty. Profus Construction Corp. averages $14,251 across 5 cited inspections.

Profus Construction Corp.: OSHA citation items per year, 2000 to 2026 — Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348940735 OPENED MAY 15, 2026Open

Inspection · Partial · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Open

2206 W Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$5,958	$5,958	Aug 26, 2026	Contested
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(1) · Fall protection systems	Serious	$5,958	$5,958	Aug 26, 2026	Contested
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17) · Fall protection systems	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 26, 2026	Contested
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.701(b) · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements	Serious	$5,107	$5,107	Aug 26, 2026	Contested
Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i) · Stairways in construction	Serious	$4,256	$4,256	Aug 26, 2026	Contested
Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12) · Stairways in construction	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 26, 2026	Contested
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction	Repeat	$6,809	$6,809	Aug 26, 2026	Contested
Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Repeat	$11,916	$11,916	Aug 26, 2026	Contested
Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3) · Fall protection in construction	Repeat	$0	$0	Aug 26, 2026	Contested

Inspection 348941600 OPENED MAY 15, 2026Open

Inspection · Partial · Health · 10 employees at the site · Open

2206 W Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1) · Silica dust in construction	Serious	$5,958	$5,958	Aug 26, 2026	Contested
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i) · Silica dust in construction	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 26, 2026	Contested

Inspection 346002934 OPENED JUN 7, 2022Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Apr 3, 2025

2816 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction	Serious	$3,108	$3,108	Oct 6, 2022	Final
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$4,351	$4,351	Oct 6, 2022	Final
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$0	$0	Oct 6, 2022	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Oct 6, 2022	Final
Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) · Proving cited hazards were fixed	Other-than-serious	$349	$349	Jan 10, 2023	Final

Inspection 342907599 OPENED JAN 26, 2018Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Oct 13, 2020

216 S. Green St., Chicago, IL 60607 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks	Serious	$2,956	$2,956	Apr 27, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$2,956	$2,956	Apr 27, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1)(ii) · Ladders in construction	Serious	$2,956	$2,956	Apr 27, 2018	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) · Proving cited hazards were fixed	Other-than-serious	$415	$415	Sep 5, 2018	Final

Inspection 342917184 OPENED JAN 26, 2018Closed

Unprogrammed other · Partial · Health · 6 employees at the site · Closed Oct 11, 2019

216 S. Green St., Chicago, IL 60607 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.95(a) · Criteria for personal protective equipment	Serious	$2,956	$1,500	May 9, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction	Serious	$0	$0	May 9, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1) · Silica dust in construction	Serious	$3,696	$6,500	May 9, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i) · Silica dust in construction	Serious	$0	$0	May 9, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(i) · Silica dust in construction	Serious	$3,696	$0	May 9, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(ii) · Silica dust in construction	Serious	$0	$0	May 9, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 2e 29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(1) · Silica dust in construction	Serious	$3,696	$0	May 9, 2018	Final
Citation 1, item 2f 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication	Serious	$0	$0	May 9, 2018	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	May 9, 2018	Final
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$414	$200	May 9, 2018	Final

Inspection 338563034 OPENED JAN 29, 2013Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Feb 14, 2014

3764 N. Clark Str., Chicago, IL 60613 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks	Serious	$2,200	$2,200	Mar 25, 2013	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Repeat	$6,160	$6,160	Mar 25, 2013	Final
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i) · Stairways in construction	Repeat	$3,520	$3,520	Mar 25, 2013	Final
Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) · Proving cited hazards were fixed	Other-than-serious	$440	$440	Jun 13, 2013	Final

Inspection 314604885 OPENED JUN 30, 2010Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Dec 2, 2013

2517 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Repeat	$10,000	$10,000	Sep 3, 2010	Closed

Inspection 312599467 OPENED SEP 17, 2009Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Oct 13, 2011

1215 Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,000	$1,000	Nov 18, 2009	Closed
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.452(c)(2) · Rules for each type of scaffold	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 19, 2009	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Repeat	$4,000	$4,000	Nov 19, 2009	Closed

5 older inspections

Inspection 312592058 OPENED JAN 6, 2009Closed

Unprogrammed other · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Apr 20, 2009

1254 W. Jackson Bvld, Chicago, IL 60607 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.34(a) · Means of egress	Serious	$750	$250	Feb 25, 2009	Closed
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.56(a) · Illumination	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 25, 2009	Closed
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.1052(b)(1) · Stairways in construction	Serious	$1,050	$350	Feb 25, 2009	Closed
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i) · Stairways in construction	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 25, 2009	Closed
Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12) · Stairways in construction	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 25, 2009	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$1,500	$500	Feb 25, 2009	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction	Repeat	$1,200	$400	Feb 25, 2009	Closed

Inspection 312403850 OPENED JUL 31, 2008Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Nov 3, 2008

3554 Paris, Chicago, IL 60634 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction	Serious	$600	$420	Sep 23, 2008	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$450	$315	Sep 23, 2008	Closed
Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,500	$1,050	Sep 23, 2008	Closed
Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(xv) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 23, 2008	Closed
Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.454(a) · Scaffold training	Serious	$750	$525	Sep 23, 2008	Closed

Inspection 305993115 OPENED DEC 13, 2002Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Mar 19, 2009

217-221 S. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60612 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$2,000	$2,000	Feb 14, 2003	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Repeat	$10,000	$10,000	Feb 14, 2003	Closed

Inspection 305216145 OPENED JUL 10, 2002Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Jul 23, 2003

1829 West Iowa, Chicago, IL 60622 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,000	$1,000	Jul 24, 2002	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Repeat	$4,000	$4,000	Jul 24, 2002	Closed

Inspection 303123848 OPENED SEP 21, 2000Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Feb 22, 2001

1450 N. Artesian, Chicago, IL 60622 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs	Serious	$450	$200	Feb 1, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction	Serious	$382	$200	Feb 1, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,500	$800	Feb 1, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,500	$800	Feb 1, 2001	Closed
Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1926.454(a)(1) · Scaffold training	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 1, 2001	Closed

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 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i)

(i) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and,

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1)

(g) Safety data sheets. (1) Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction

29 CFR 1926.102 · Eye and face protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.1052 · Stairways in construction

29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction

29 CFR 1926.1153 · Silica dust in construction

29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs

29 CFR 1926.34 · Means of egress

29 CFR 1926.451 · Scaffolds, general requirements

29 CFR 1926.452 · Rules for each type of scaffold

29 CFR 1926.454 · Scaffold training

29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.502 · Fall protection systems

29 CFR 1926.56 · Illumination

29 CFR 1926.701 · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements

29 CFR 1926.95 · Criteria for personal protective equipment

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Francisco Hernandez Wheaton · 2 citations · $2,598
Amsterdam Enterprises Company Mount Prospect · 9 citations · $41,050

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.

Profus Construction Corp.: OSHA inspections and violations