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Professional & Technical Services · Chicago, IL

Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC ranks #14,173 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$24,000
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,173
of 99,447 penalized employers

Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,173 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, HI-Lex Controls INC in Rochester Hills, MI is another professional & technical services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $24,000 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
70.8%
of violations were serious
#14,173
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC runs far above peers (17.7x 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

$24,000 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPOSATO LANDSCAPE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INTERTEK TESTING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G & S SIGN SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMOGY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NOAA PACIFIC MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GORECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MGA RESEARCH CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MID FLORIDA WATER LABS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TERRAFIRMA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DENNY WIGGERS LANDSC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HENRY WURST INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEOVIA LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITOL SIGNS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAND EFFECTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BARRETT BUSINESS SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AEP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IEC ELECTRONICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ANALYTICAL SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Atlas Material Testi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical 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.

Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

In Professional & Technical Services, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC sits at penalty rank #44 of 509 penalized establishments ($24,000 assessed).

How Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC Compares

Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC's 12.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (17.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-05

Last Inspection

2011-05-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $12,000 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

70.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

29.2% 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

$48,000

Current Penalty Amount

$24,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,000 from the initial assessment of $48,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 24 1.2
Total Penalty $24,000 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,000 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,000 here).

HI-Lex Controls INC $24,000 MI Als USA INC. $24,130 NV Lumio HX, INC. $23,743 TX Framatome INC. $23,700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Sposato Landscape Company, INC. 2 insp. Lewes, DE Intertek Testing Services NA INC 2 insp. Plymouth, MI G & S Sign Services 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Amogy INC. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

HI-Lex Controls INC
Rochester Hills, MI
3 inspections $24,000
E-Aspire IT, LLC
Cranbury, NJ
0 inspections $0
Information Systems & Networking
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
Kapstone Technologies LLC
Somerset, NJ
0 inspections $0
Als USA INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $24,130

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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 Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC have? ▼
Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC had? ▼
Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-05 and the most recent on 2011-05-05. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC? ▼
Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC has been assessed $24,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC has 17 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 Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC operate in? ▼
Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541330). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC ranks #14,173 (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 Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC's total OSHA penalty of $24,000 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (17.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, HI-Lex Controls INC in Rochester Hills, MI is a similar professional & technical services employer with $24,000 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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