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Avw Equipment Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Avw Equipment Company INC. ranks #6,892 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$40,459
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#6,892
of 99,447 penalized employers

Avw Equipment Company INC. in Maywood, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,459. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Avw Equipment Company INC. 4 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,892 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 28 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Queen Fashion, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#6,892
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Avw Equipment Company INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Avw Equipment Company INC. runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$40,459 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Avw Equipment Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXXONMOBIL REFINING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 263M COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10GBW RAILCAR SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8DEL MONTE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10JOHNSON CONTROLS BAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19MARINE TECHNOLOGY INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32SPECIALTY METALS PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9BEHLEN MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7KIVA MANUFACTURING, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13FLUIDRA USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SELUX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12THREADED FASTENERS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11DRYLOCK TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DRAGON PRODUCTS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ATLAS ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ABBOTT BALL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 28AMERICAN PASTEURIZAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3PRODIGY BOATS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18Avw Equipment Compan…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32
Avw Equipment Company INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Avw Equipment Company INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Avw Equipment Company INC. sits at penalty rank #3,472 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($40,459 assessed).

How Avw Equipment Company INC. Compares

Avw Equipment Company INC.'s 8.00 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-12-27

Last Inspection

2022-02-17

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,115

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 9 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $10,115 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

28

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$92,302

Current Penalty Amount

$40,459

Penalty Reduction

56.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $51,843 from the initial assessment of $92,302. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Avw Equipment Company INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Avw Equipment Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $40,459 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,115 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,459 here).

Federal Mogul $40,453 VA Kalmbach Feeds, INC. $40,450 OH Keeco, LLC $40,473 TX Keenan Farms INC $40,475 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Exxonmobil Refining and Supply Company 4 insp. Torrance, CA 3m Company 4 insp. Prairie Du Chien, WI GBW Railcar Services, L.L.C. 4 insp. Hockley, TX Del Monte Foods, INC. 4 insp. Markesan, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Federal Mogul
Blacksburg, VA
7 inspections $40,453
Kalmbach Feeds, INC.
Upper Sandusky, OH
6 inspections $40,450
Queen Fashion, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Keeco, LLC
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $40,473
Keenan Farms INC
Kettleman City, CA
5 inspections $40,475

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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 Avw Equipment Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Avw Equipment Company INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 4 inspections, including 28 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 Avw Equipment Company INC. have? ▼
Avw Equipment Company INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 28 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,459.
How many OSHA inspections has Avw Equipment Company INC. had? ▼
Avw Equipment Company INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-27 and the most recent on 2022-02-17. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Avw Equipment Company INC.? ▼
Avw Equipment Company INC. has been assessed $40,459 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $92,302 (a 56.2% reduction).
Does Avw Equipment Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Avw Equipment Company INC. has 28 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 Avw Equipment Company INC. operate in? ▼
Avw Equipment Company INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332919). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Avw Equipment Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Avw Equipment Company INC. ranks #6,892 (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 Avw Equipment Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Avw Equipment Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $40,459 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Queen Fashion, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing 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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