Establishment profile
WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
435 N. MICHIGAN AVE., CHICAGO, IL, 60611
Operated by Walsh Group · 1 of 452 establishments
236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Summary
WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 45 years of recorded history, with $5,250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,622 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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. 12 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $5,250 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 D01 | 2 | 2 | $150 | Sep 1985 | Jan 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0403 B01 | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Mar 2001 | Mar 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0105 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jan 1987 | Jan 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 B01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Mar 1985 | Mar 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0055 B | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 A02 IIB | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2001 | Mar 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0250 A03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1987 | Jun 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0025 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1987 | Jan 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0400 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1985 | Sep 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 F05 II | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1985 | Mar 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0150 C01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1985 | Mar 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0401 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1985 | Mar 1985 |
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 2362 within IL. Peer group: 2,622 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 66 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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 WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IL — for Walsh Group, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Walsh Group operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 21 citations · 4S&S · 4 contractor · $2,394 proposed / $2,394 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6498879 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6498868 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Nov 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6183013 | McCook Quarry Cook, IL contractor: Walsh Construction | Sep 2004 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $228 | $228 |
| 6554052 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Oct 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6554051 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Oct 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6554050 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Oct 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498889 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498888 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498886 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498885 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498884 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498883 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498882 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498881 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498880 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498871 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Nov 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498870 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Nov 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6498869 | McCook Yards Cook, IL | Nov 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6184498 | McCook Quarry Cook, IL contractor: Walsh Construction | Feb 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183138 | McCook Quarry Cook, IL contractor: Walsh Construction | Apr 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6183009 | McCook Quarry Cook, IL contractor: Walsh Construction | Sep 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for Walsh Group, 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 Walsh Group 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.). 3 cases · 2 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-081342 | Unfair labor practice | May 2012 | Jun 2012 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-021926 | Representation election | Mar 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-044105 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2007 | Aug 2007 | 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 WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-09-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-09-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-02-06 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-08-16 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-02-07 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $4,500 | |
| 1987-06-10 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-12-03 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $300 | |
| 1986-03-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-09-19 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $150 | |
| 1985-03-13 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $300 | |
| 1980-09-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is one of 452 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Walsh Group.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Walsh Group across all 452 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in commercial and institutional building construction within IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCHICAGO — 4 federal enforcement records
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- VISSERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANYOTTAWA — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCHICAGO — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTIONZION — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCHICAGO — 3 federal enforcement records
- VISSERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANYPERU — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTIONCHICAGO — 3 federal enforcement records
- VISSERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCREST HILL — 3 federal enforcement records
- VISSERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANYOTTAWA — 3 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Walsh Group, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCHICAGO, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION CO.PEORIA, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COSeneca, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COPORTLAND, OR — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCHICAGO, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTIONCHICAGO, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION CO.PEORIA, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCHICAGO, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCHICAGO, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANYWHEELING, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Walsh Group locationsParent rollup
- Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionAll employers in this industry
- Employers in ILState-wide enforcement data
- Commercial and Institutional in ILIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Walsh Group, which operates 452 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $5,250 in total penalties.
- How does WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY operates in the commercial and institutional building construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.2.