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Manufacturing · Rockford, IL

Barnes International, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Barnes International, LLC ranks #1,610 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty69% serious
$104,520
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,610
of 99,447 penalized employers

Barnes International, LLC in Rockford, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $104,520. 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, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 8.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,610 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, Magic Tilt Trailers, INC. in Clearwater, FL is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $104,522 in current penalties.

8.7
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#1,610
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Barnes International, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Barnes International, LLC runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$104,520 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($104,520) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $104,520 $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, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.315.930.545.159.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedICICLE SEAFOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 57LM GLASFIBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHAPARRAL (VIRGINIA)…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12QUARRYCUT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24Bottomley Evergreens…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GALION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17DOYLE & ROTH MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44SCHWEBEL BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BRODER BROS CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ENDPAK PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HITACHI ENERGY USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SKYLINE HOMES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLEX N GATE ROYAL OA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MEDPLAST INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37FXI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TRADE WELL PALLET, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SUGAR CREEK PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WHITE WELDING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30PRECISION FABRICS GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Barnes International…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26
Barnes International, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Barnes International, LLC sits at penalty rank #872 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($104,520 assessed).

How Barnes International, LLC Compares

Barnes International, LLC's 8.67 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 far above peers (6.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-04-11

Last Inspection

2025-04-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$34,840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.7 violations per visit. That's $34,840 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

7.7% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$198,673

Current Penalty Amount

$104,520

Penalty Reduction

47.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $94,153 from the initial assessment of $198,673. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Barnes International, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $104,520 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $34,840 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($104,520 here).

Magic Tilt Trailers, INC. $104,522 FL Central Valley Meat CO., INC. $104,530 CA Regal Ware, INC. $104,667 WI U S Salt, LLC $104,670 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Icicle Seafoods INC. 3 insp. Dillingham, AK LM Glasfiber, INC. 3 insp. Grand Forks, ND Chaparral (Virginia) INC 3 insp. Petersburg, VA Quarrycut INC. 3 insp. Parker Ford, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Magic Tilt Trailers, INC.
Clearwater, FL
6 inspections $104,522
Central Valley Meat CO., INC.
Hanford, CA
14 inspections $104,530
Daps, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Padaria Brasil, Inc.
Framingham, MA
0 inspections $0
Regal Ware, INC.
West Bend, WI
6 inspections $104,667

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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, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Barnes International, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 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 Barnes International, LLC have? ▼
Barnes International, LLC has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $104,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Barnes International, LLC had? ▼
Barnes International, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-11 and the most recent on 2025-04-10. This averages 8.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Barnes International, LLC? ▼
Barnes International, LLC has been assessed $104,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $198,673 (a 47.4% reduction).
Does Barnes International, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Barnes International, LLC has 18 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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, LLC operate in? ▼
Barnes International, LLC 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, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Barnes International, LLC ranks #1,610 (the top 5% 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, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Barnes International, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $104,520 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Magic Tilt Trailers, INC. in Clearwater, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $104,522 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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