Establishment profile
JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.
355 E. OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60611
236116 — New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
Summary
JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO. has accumulated 46 OSHA violations across 16 inspections over 50 years of recorded history, with $31,260 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,331 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
63% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 30 citations in this view · $31,260 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 D01 | 4 | 4 | $11,200 | Jul 1980 | May 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0025 A | 3 | 3 | $30 | Oct 1975 | Sep 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 B01 | 2 | 2 | $3,200 | Jul 1980 | Mar 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 F06 | 2 | 2 | $1,350 | Mar 2003 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 E01 III | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Jul 1980 | Mar 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 F01 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1980 | May 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0402 A10 | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1975 | May 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B03 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 G04 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0502 B04 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0502 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0403 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0056 A | 1 | 1 | $810 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 E01 | 1 | 1 | $480 | Feb 1990 | Feb 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0701 B | 1 | 1 | $400 | Feb 1990 | Feb 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0028 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | May 1982 | May 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 B08 | 1 | 1 | $60 | Oct 1975 | Oct 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H01 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Oct 1975 | Oct 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0502 B02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2361 within IL. Peer group: 1,331 employers. This establishment has 46 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 1989 | GUARDRAIL,IRON WORKER,WORK RULES,PERIMETER GUARDING,SAFETY BELT,CONSTRUCTION,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,ELEVATED WORK PLAT,UNGUARDEDFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-RC-021769 | Representation election | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-02-20 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-05-01 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | |
| 2007-12-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-07-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-01-04 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $7,560 | |
| 2003-01-08 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $3,500 | |
| 1990-01-02 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $880 | |
| 1989-02-10 | Accident | 1 | — | $6,000 | |
| 1989-01-17 | Unprogrammed Related | 3 | — | $7,000 | |
| 1982-05-04 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $300 | |
| 1982-03-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-08-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-08-15 | Planned | 3 | — | $1,200 | |
| 1980-06-26 | Planned | 7 | — | $1,200 | |
| 1975-09-08 | Planned | 16 | — | $120 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO. has 16 OSHA inspections on record with 46 violations and $31,260 in total penalties.
- How does JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO. operates in the new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.
- Has JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO..