Rockford, IL
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Rockford, IL has 119 employers tracked by OSHA with 237 total inspections and $1.1M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Rockford
Workplace safety enforcement records in Rockford, IL span 119 employers and 237 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.0 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 375 violations — a rate of 1.58 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $1.1M, averaging $10K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: BARNES INTERNATIONAL, LLC alone accounts for $105K in current OSHA penalties, representing 9.2% of the citywide total. The 375 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Rockford typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 119 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Rockford
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BARNES INTERNATIONAL, LLC Manufacturing | 3 | 26 | $105K |
| 2 | Winnebago County Sheriff's Department Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | ACCURIDE CORPORATION Manufacturing | 4 | 15 | $100K |
| 4 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,INC., ROCKFORD REG. DIST. CTR. Retail Trade | 3 | 17 | $99K |
| 5 | Fiesta Cancun Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLUID, LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 13 | $85K |
| 7 | J. L. CLARK, LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 4 | $78K |
| 8 | J.L. CLARK LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 5 | $66K |
| 9 | NurseRight Staffing Agency Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | BANEY CONSTRUCTION INC. Construction | 2 | 8 | $46K |
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All Employers in Rockford, IL
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKFORD PROCESS CONTROL, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| ROCKNEL FASTENER, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $7K |
| FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $7K |
| THE VALSPAR CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| SOS SODA BLASTING, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| CHEM PROCESSING, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $6K |
| PA Peterson at the Citadel | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Passages Hospice | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| LIEBOVICH BROS, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $5K |
| COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $5K |
| BOURN & KOCH, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| SCANDROLI ROOFING CO. INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| VINTAGE BRICK SALVAGE, L.L.C. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| BETLWAY HOSPITALITY, LLC. | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 | $4K |
| ROCKFORD BALL SCREW COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| One Stop Wireless | Information | 0 | $0 |
| Subway (Roscoe & Rockton) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| VALUE ADDED DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| BARRON METAL FINISHING, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| GUERILLA GRAFFIX, INC. | Professional & Technical Services | 3 | $4K |
| Subway | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| FIRST ROCKFORD GROUP INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| ENAMELED STEEL AND SIGN COMPANY | Manufacturing | 4 | $3K |
| ZIP FASTENERS PRODUCTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| MOORE METAL FINISHING | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| One Stop Wireless - Perryville South | Information | 0 | $0 |
| Havoline Xpress Lube, Rockford, store 107 | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| MW GROUP, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $2K |
| AMERICAN BENTONITE INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| Subway (Rockford) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| One Stop Wireless Cherry Vale East | Information | 0 | $0 |
| URBAN EQUITY PROPERTIES LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Havoline Xpress Lube, Rockford Store | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Motor Parts & Equipment Corporation dba NAPA | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Olympic Tavern | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Meyer's Tails Up Farm | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| LJ FABRICATORS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| One Stop Wireless cherryvale central | Information | 0 | $0 |
| Flow-Eze | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Gerry's Pizza | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Popeyes | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| NTRAK GROUP LLC | Construction | 2 | $800 |
| WINNEBAGO COUNTY - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| HARRISON HARMONICAS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| SBM MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS, INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| IL DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION - DIST. 2 ROCKFORD OFF. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| ANONYMOUS | Construction | 7 | $0 |
| SJOSTROM & SONS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| IL SECRETARY OF STATE - ROCKFORD CENTRAL | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| SCANDROLI CONSTRUCTION CO. | Construction | 3 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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