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Administrative & Waste Services · Chicago, IL

Assemblers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Assemblers, INC. ranks #7,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$39,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#7,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Assemblers, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Assemblers, INC. 6 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brock Services, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#7,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Assemblers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Assemblers, INC. runs far above peers (10.4x 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

$39,000 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Assemblers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0014.428.943.357.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONTGOMERY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 49TOMPKINS CO FACILITI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12MGS PROFESSIONAL BUI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1ROCHESTER CITY DES E…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF LOPATCON…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11STAFFORD PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 45GCA ENVIRONMENTAL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13MOUNTAIN F. ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3ABC ABATEMENT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9WETHERSFIELD PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 55CITY OF SOUTH AMBOY …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 52JAMCO ABATEMENT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCED ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17COUNTY OF SOMERSET V…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25TOWNSHIP OF FREDON D…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11RODNEY WOOD CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0SPECIAL RENOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1BOROUGH OF CAPE MAY …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13MUNICIPIO DE GUANICA, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32Assemblers, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5
Assemblers, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Assemblers, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Assemblers, INC. sits at penalty rank #303 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($39,000 assessed).

How Assemblers, INC. Compares

Assemblers, INC.'s 0.83 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2014-05-01

Last Inspection

2024-07-17

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 6 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $6,500 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$57,090

Current Penalty Amount

$39,000

Penalty Reduction

31.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,090 from the initial assessment of $57,090. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Assemblers, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Assemblers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $39,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,500 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,000 here).

Maine Recycling Corporation $39,077 ME Waste Management of Alameda County, INC. $39,080 CA Spirit Mountain Casino $38,873 OR Franklin Township DPW $39,150 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Montgomery Department of Public Works 6 insp. Belle Mead, NJ Tompkins CO Facilities Dept 6 insp. Ithaca, NY MGS Professional Building Maintenance Services INC 6 insp. Minneapolis, MN Rochester City Des Equipment Services 6 insp. Rochester, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Horizon Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
Cypress, TX
0 inspections $0
Brock Services, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
0 inspections $0
Strong Security Corp.
Guayama, PR
0 inspections $0
Maine Recycling Corporation
Lisbon Falls, ME
3 inspections $39,077
Waste Management of Alameda County, INC.
San Leandro, CA
4 inspections $39,080

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What to do with this record

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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 Assemblers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Assemblers, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 6 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Assemblers, INC. have? ▼
Assemblers, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Assemblers, INC. had? ▼
Assemblers, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-01 and the most recent on 2024-07-17. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Assemblers, INC.? ▼
Assemblers, INC. has been assessed $39,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $57,090 (a 31.7% reduction).
Does Assemblers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Assemblers, INC. has 5 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 Assemblers, INC. operate in? ▼
Assemblers, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Assemblers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Assemblers, INC. ranks #7,301 (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 Assemblers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Assemblers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $39,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (10.4x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brock Services, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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