Swallow Construction Corp. has 31 OSHA inspections on record in Illinois, the first in 1988.
OSHA's last visit started on Aug 15, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Arlington Heights.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 50 citation items: 30 serious, 5 willful, 6 repeat and 9 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $311,095 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $123,480, down 60%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.651, excavations (15 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,079. Swallow Construction Corp. averages $2,074 over 3 cited inspections in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
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Watch this companyEuclid Ave And Dryden Place, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 · 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 | $4,965 | $2,500 | Aug 22, 2025 | Final |
664 Debra Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · 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(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $3,315 | $2,320 | Sep 27, 2022 | Final |
1180 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505 · 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 |
Other-than-serious | $2,200 | $1,400 | May 5, 2016 | Final |
Oakwood @ Potter, Wood Dale, IL 60191 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
4528 Highland, Downers Grove, IL 60515 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
East And West Briarwood Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Chicago Avenue Park Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 · 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 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $4,620 | $2,310 | Jan 31, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $4,620 | $0 | Jan 31, 2012 | Final |
Corner Of Park & 1st Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Pfingsten Road (between Maria Ave. & Dundee Rd), Northbrook, IL 60062 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(d) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $500 | $200 | Sep 17, 2009 | Closed |
Elm & Rogers, Downers Grove, IL 60515 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
River St. & New York St., Aurora, IL 60506 · 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 | $35,000 | $15,000 | Jun 6, 2008 | Final |
River St. & Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506 · 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 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Repeat | $15,000 | $6,000 | Oct 2, 2007 | Final |
1819 N. Wilke Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 7, 2007 (fatal): Emplouyee electrocuted in trench by severed power line
At 12:31 p.m. on August 7, 2007, on a hot, sunny afternoon following rain shower s, Employee #1 and two coworkers were working in a 5 ft deep by 4 ft wide by 9 f t long trench when the boom of the excavator, operated by a third coworker, stru ck and broke a 7,200-volt, C-phase electrical line. The broken line struck Emplo yee #1, electrocuting him. It had rained earlier in the day and there was water at the bottom of the trench and the soil was saturated throughout the trench and around it. No other injuries were reported. The excavator was operating within 10 ft of the energized power lines.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $4,200 | $2,500 | Jan 10, 2008 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(15)(i) · [Reserved] |
Repeat | $4,200 | $17,500 | Jan 10, 2008 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.651(h)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Jan 10, 2008 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $900 | $0 | Jan 10, 2008 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Willful | $33,000 | $33,000 | Jan 10, 2008 | Final |
Intersection Of Downer Pl. & Hoyt Pl., Aurora, IL 60506 · 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(l)(1) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $1,400 | $0 | Jul 16, 2007 | Closed |
Lake St. & West Park Ave., Aurora, IL 60504 · 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 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Aug 17, 2005 | Closed |
Corner Of Waverly & Riverside, Warrenville, IL 61087 · 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(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $800 | $800 | May 12, 2005 | Closed |
Chicago & Wilmette, Westmont, IL 60559 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Penn Ave & Lacklawn Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504 · 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 | $600 | $300 | Apr 22, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Apr 22, 2003 | Closed |
Arthur & Cleveland, Park Ridge, IL 60068 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.200(g)(2) · Accident prevention signs and tags |
Serious | $450 | $0 | Nov 15, 2001 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(g)(2) · Trench protection |
Serious | $1,000 | $0 | Nov 15, 2001 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $800 | $0 | Nov 15, 2001 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1926.251(b)(1) · Rigging equipment for material handling |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 2001 | Final |
Indian Trail & Farnsworth, Aurora, IL 60505 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2407 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $0 | $250 | Aug 21, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 21, 2000 | Closed |
45th And Warsaw Ave., Lyons, IL 60534 · 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 | $600 | $300 | Dec 3, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $11,000 | $6,200 | Dec 3, 1999 | Closed |
St. Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jan 12, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $28,000 | $0 | Jan 12, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Willful | $28,000 | $5,000 | Jan 12, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Willful | $28,000 | $6,000 | Jan 12, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Willful | $28,000 | $6,000 | Jan 12, 1999 | Final |
2417 35th Street, Oak Brook, IL 60521 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.600(a)(6) · Equipment |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,200 | Aug 15, 1997 | Closed |
Pierce And Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Feb 14, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.50(g) · Medical services and first aid |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Feb 14, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.59(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Feb 14, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Feb 14, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $600 | $0 | Feb 14, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1926.651(g)(2)(i) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Feb 14, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Feb 14, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction |
Repeat | $4,000 | $1,400 | Feb 14, 1997 | Final |
821 Lebanon St., Aurora, IL 60515 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $750 | $0 | Sep 20, 1996 | Closed |
Wilmont Rd., Bannockburn, IL 60015 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Southwest Corner Of Howard & Mannheim Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $35,000 | $3,000 | May 19, 1994 | Closed |
Avon Street At Fourth Street, Aurora, IL 60505 · 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 |
Willful | $7,000 | $2,400 | Oct 2, 1992 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Repeat | $200 | $100 | Oct 2, 1992 | Final |
Near Ohio St. & Windsor Ave., Aurora, IL 60505 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $375 | $200 | Sep 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.652(c) · Trench protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1991 | Closed |
St. Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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(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 1926.1053(b)(1)
(1) When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.
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