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Amron Stair Works INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Amron Stair Works INC. ranks #10,500 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$30,001
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,500
of 99,447 penalized employers

Amron Stair Works INC. in Gilberts, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,001. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Amron Stair Works INC. 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,500 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, New England Wood Pellet, LLC in Schuyler, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $30,000 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
56.3%
of violations were serious
#10,500
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Amron Stair Works INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Amron Stair Works INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$30,001 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Amron Stair Works INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKEWAUNEE FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25TEX-TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32ADVANCED EQUIPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ARNET PHARMACEUTICAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VOESTALPINE NORTRAK,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WILSON TRAILER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STAR PIPE USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MANCOR OHIO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ASB SPORTS ACQUISITI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JASPER WYMAN & SON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9G & J PEPSI COLA BOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PLASKOLITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HFI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MINCEY MARBLE MFG, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BULL MOOSE TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SIKA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SMURFIT KAPPA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GULFEX, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Amron Stair Works INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Amron Stair Works INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Amron Stair Works INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Amron Stair Works INC. ranks #5,226 at $30,001 current penalty.

How Amron Stair Works INC. Compares

Amron Stair Works INC.'s 5.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-07-27

Last Inspection

2024-03-21

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $10,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

56.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

43.8% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$93,573

Current Penalty Amount

$30,001

Penalty Reduction

67.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $63,572 from the initial assessment of $93,573. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Amron Stair Works INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Amron Stair Works INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $30,001 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Amron Stair Works INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,001 here).

G & J Pepsi Cola Bottlers, INC. $30,000 OH New England Wood Pellet, LLC $30,000 NY Southern Energy Homes, INC. $30,000 AL Lynar Corporation $30,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Kewaunee Fabrications, L.L.C. 3 insp. Kewaunee, WI Tex-Tube Company 3 insp. Houston, TX Advanced Equipment Corporation 3 insp. Fullerton, CA Arnet Pharmaceutical Corporation 3 insp. Davie, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

G & J Pepsi Cola Bottlers, INC.
Franklin Furnace, OH
3 inspections $30,000
Advanced Mobility BY Kentucky Trailer
University Park, IL
2 inspections $30,000
New England Wood Pellet, LLC
Schuyler, NY
3 inspections $30,000
Southern Energy Homes, INC.
Guin, AL
2 inspections $30,000
Lynar Corporation
Allentown, PA
2 inspections $30,000

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What to do with this record

Use Amron Stair Works INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amron Stair Works INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Amron Stair Works INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Amron Stair Works INC. have? ▼
Amron Stair Works INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,001.
How many OSHA inspections has Amron Stair Works INC. had? ▼
Amron Stair Works INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-27 and the most recent on 2024-03-21. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Amron Stair Works INC.? ▼
Amron Stair Works INC. has been assessed $30,001 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $93,573 (a 67.9% reduction).
Does Amron Stair Works INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Amron Stair Works INC. has 9 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Amron Stair Works INC. operate in? ▼
Amron Stair Works INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Amron Stair Works INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Amron Stair Works INC. ranks #10,500 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Amron Stair Works INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Amron Stair Works INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $30,001 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, New England Wood Pellet, LLC in Schuyler, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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