Manufacturing · Montgomery, IL

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. ranks #60,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,065
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #60,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. in Montgomery, IL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,065. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Special Tool Solutions, INC. in Jacksonville, FL is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $4,064 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection: 62.5%
of violations were serious: #60,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Aurora Metals Division…

$4,065
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$4,065 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C..

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. sits at penalty rank #24,911 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,065 assessed).

How Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. Compares

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C.'s 1.33 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-08-09

Last Inspection

2015-10-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$678

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $678 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

62.5% of total

Willful

25.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$59,550

Current Penalty Amount

$4,065

Penalty Reduction

93.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $55,485 from the initial assessment of $59,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C.	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	8	8.0
Total Penalty	$4,065	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$678	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,065 here).

Walker Products INC $4,065 MO Sampco of Pennsylvania $4,065 PA Mary Ann's Specialty Foods, INC. $4,065 IA Special Tool Solutions, INC. $4,064 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Company 6 insp. Galax, VA Resco Products INC. 6 insp. Tarentum, PA Metal Finishing CO. INC. 6 insp. Wichita, KS Royal White Cement, INC. 6 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Walker Products INC

Pacific, MO

2 inspections $4,065

Sampco of Pennsylvania

Cheswick, PA

2 inspections $4,065

Mary Ann's Specialty Foods, INC.

Special Tool Solutions, INC.

Jacksonville, FL

6 inspections $4,064

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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 Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 6 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. have? ▼

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 2 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,065.

How many OSHA inspections has Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. had? ▼

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-09 and the most recent on 2015-10-27. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C.? ▼

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. has been assessed $4,065 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,550 (a 93.2% reduction).

Does Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. has 5 serious violations, 2 willful 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 Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. operate in? ▼

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331523). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. ranks #60,839 (the lower half 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 Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,065 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Special Tool Solutions, INC. in Jacksonville, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,064 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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