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An OSHA Penalty in Chicago Worth Reading From a Truck in Queens

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By The Code Desk · September 16, 2026 · From live bid data

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OSHA proposed $265,000 in penalties against a Chicago construction employer after finding the same safety hazards still uncited from an earlier inspection — a reminder that repeat citations, not first-time ones, are what trigger the real fines. osha.gov

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US Department of Labor investigation finds Chicago construction employer exposed workers to continued safety hazards, proposes $265K in penalties — osha.gov