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Manufacturing · Rockford, IL

Barnes International, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Barnes International, INC. ranks #23,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,329
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,519
of 99,447 penalized employers

Barnes International, INC. in Rockford, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,329. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Barnes International, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. For comparison, Venture Circle International LLC in Sanford, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,327 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#23,519
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Barnes International, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Barnes International, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,329 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Barnes International, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.52232.442.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTONE ETC INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FLEXIBLE METAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COHERENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16WILSON LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NORMAN W. PASCHALL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17K.B.P. COIL COATERS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HALLAMORE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9IMAGINE SCREEN PRINT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PALLET COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4YORK BUILDING PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41TREEHOUSE PRIVATE BR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SAWMILLER LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6T&L AUTOMATICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BERGEURO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAYOU BOARDS AND RIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21PINNACLE FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TABER COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN RICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9P & THE MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Barnes International…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Barnes International, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Barnes International, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Barnes International, INC. is the #11,156 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($15,329).

How Barnes International, INC. Compares

Barnes International, INC.'s 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-10-20

Last Inspection

2017-08-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,110

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,110 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$24,928

Current Penalty Amount

$15,329

Penalty Reduction

38.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,599 from the initial assessment of $24,928. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Barnes International, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Barnes International, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $15,329 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,110 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,329 here).

International Rollforms, INC. $15,329 NJ Sartorius Stedim Filters INC $15,330 PR Spartan Light Metal Products LLC $15,331 MO Venture Circle International LLC $15,327 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Stone Etc INC 3 insp. Gardena, CA Flexible Metal, INC. 3 insp. Tucker, GA Coherent, INC. 3 insp. Bloomfield, CT Wilson Lumber CO., INC. 3 insp. Madison, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

International Rollforms, INC.
Deptford, NJ
4 inspections $15,329
Sartorius Stedim Filters INC
Yauco, PR
5 inspections $15,330
Spartan Light Metal Products LLC
Mexico, MO
4 inspections $15,331
Venture Circle International LLC
Sanford, FL
2 inspections $15,327
Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation
Bethlehem, PA
3 inspections $15,324

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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 Barnes International, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Barnes International, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Barnes International, INC. have? ▼
Barnes International, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,329.
How many OSHA inspections has Barnes International, INC. had? ▼
Barnes International, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-20 and the most recent on 2017-08-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Barnes International, INC.? ▼
Barnes International, INC. has been assessed $15,329 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,928 (a 38.5% reduction).
Does Barnes International, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Barnes International, INC. has 3 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 Barnes International, INC. operate in? ▼
Barnes International, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Barnes International, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Barnes International, INC. ranks #23,519 (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 Barnes International, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Barnes International, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,329 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Venture Circle International LLC in Sanford, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,327 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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