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Asap Pallets Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Asap Pallets Inc. ranks #10,201 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty93% serious
$30,704
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,201
of 99,447 penalized employers

Asap Pallets Inc. in Franklin Park, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,704. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Asap Pallets Inc. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,201 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $66,253 in back wages owed to 43 affected workers. For comparison, American Phoenix, INC. in Eau Claire, WI is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $96,882 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#10,201
of 99,447 penalized employers
$66,253
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 9/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $66K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($66K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Asap Pallets Inc. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Asap Pallets 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

$30,704 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Asap Pallets Inc..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.418.527.636.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCIVES STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14THE BATTERY RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35LEXINGTON METAL SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25W & B FABRICATORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32PINNACLE INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BURKE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HAVILAND PLASTIC PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TORTILLA KING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12DARLING INGREDIENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GREAT DANE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BOTTLING GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROCK FIN COUNTERTOPS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DENVER MACHINE SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15JM MANUFACTURING COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CATALINA CYLINDERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GRAND PRAIRIE FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AERO-ELECTRIC CONNEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CAPITOL STAMPINGS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HARMAN BECKER AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Asap Pallets Inc., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Asap Pallets Inc. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Asap Pallets Inc. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Asap Pallets Inc. sits at penalty rank #5,071 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($30,704 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Asap Pallets Inc. ranks #488 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($66,253).

Combined federal exposure here: $30,704 OSHA penalties plus $66,253 WHD back wages (68.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Asap Pallets Inc. Compares

Asap Pallets Inc.'s 5.00 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

2016-08-26

Last Inspection

2017-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,235

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $10,235 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$52,589

Current Penalty Amount

$30,704

Penalty Reduction

41.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$96,957

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,885 from the initial assessment of $52,589. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$66,253
Employees Affected
43
WHD Violations
44
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,541
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$66,253

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Asap Pallets Inc. owed $66,253 in back wages to 43 employees across 1 case and 44 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Asap Pallets Inc. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Asap Pallets Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $30,704 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,235 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Asap Pallets Inc., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,704 here).

Jered, LLC $30,702 GA HY-Vee, INC. $30,707 IA Bae Systems Southeast Shipyard Alabama, LLC $30,700 AL Met Weld International LLC $30,700 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cives Steel Company 3 insp. Augusta, ME The Battery Recycling CO., INC. 3 insp. Arecibo, PR Lexington Metal Systems, LLC 3 insp. MT. Sterling, KY W & B Fabricators 3 insp. Rocky Gap, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

KSM Electronics (FL)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
0 inspections $0
Blue Bell Creameries, L. P.
Broken Arrow, OK
2 inspections $97,000
Seymour of Sycamore LLC
Sycamore, IL
3 inspections $97,001
Artisan Chef Manufacturing, LLC
Lawrence, MA
2 inspections $97,004
American Phoenix, INC.
Eau Claire, WI
7 inspections $96,882

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What to do with this record

Use Asap Pallets Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Asap Pallets Inc. against KSM Electronics (FL), a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Asap Pallets Inc.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Asap Pallets Inc. also carries $66,253 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Asap Pallets Inc. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Asap Pallets Inc.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 Asap Pallets Inc. have? ▼
Asap Pallets Inc. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,704.
How many OSHA inspections has Asap Pallets Inc. had? ▼
Asap Pallets Inc. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-26 and the most recent on 2017-06-29. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Asap Pallets Inc.? ▼
Asap Pallets Inc. has been assessed $30,704 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,589 (a 41.6% reduction). Additionally, $66,253 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Asap Pallets Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Asap Pallets Inc. has 14 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.
Has Asap Pallets Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Asap Pallets Inc., resulting in $66,253 in back wages owed to 43 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Asap Pallets Inc. operate in? ▼
Asap Pallets Inc. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 32192). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Asap Pallets Inc. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Asap Pallets Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $66,253 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Asap Pallets Inc. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Asap Pallets Inc. ranks #10,201 (the top 10% 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 Asap Pallets Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Asap Pallets Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $30,704 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, American Phoenix, INC. in Eau Claire, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $96,882 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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