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Manufacturing · Saint Charles, IL

Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. ranks #71,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$2,575
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. in Saint Charles, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Garrison Minerals in Cheyenne, WY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,576 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#71,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$2,575 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITHFIELD FARMLAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49AMERICARB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GOODWIN AMMONIA COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21STRAEHLE + HESS USA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALADDIN PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GERDAU AMERISTEEL SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAFESTWAY LABOR FORC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5O.K. INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KYOCERA INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DYNO NOBEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CROFT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FELBRO FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ICELANDIRECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ER SNELL CONTRACTOR,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEW HORIZONS BAKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BREWSTER CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ORIENT & FLUME ART G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YARNELL OPERATIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ELECTRODYNE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ITW GRAPHICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Bradley Adhesive App…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. has 2 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.

Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. sits at penalty rank #28,302 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,575 assessed).

How Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. Compares

Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC.'s 1.50 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-03-13

Last Inspection

2020-02-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,288

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,288 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$7,762

Current Penalty Amount

$2,575

Penalty Reduction

66.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,187 from the initial assessment of $7,762. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $2,575 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,288 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,575 here).

CBP Fabrication INC $2,575 MI Metal Powder Products CO. - Ford Division $2,575 PA Las Vegas Rock, INC. $2,576 NV Garrison Minerals $2,576 WY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smithfield Farmland CORP. 2 insp. Tar Heel, NC Americarb, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH Goodwin Ammonia Company 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Straehle + Hess USA INC. 2 insp. Auburn, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

CBP Fabrication INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $2,575
Metal Powder Products CO. - Ford Division
ST Marys, PA
2 inspections $2,575
Royal Bakery & Cafe
Ventura, CA
0 inspections $0
Las Vegas Rock, INC.
Jean, NV
2 inspections $2,576
Garrison Minerals
Cheyenne, WY
2 inspections $2,576

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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 Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. have? ▼
Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,575.
How many OSHA inspections has Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. had? ▼
Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-13 and the most recent on 2020-02-25. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC.? ▼
Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. has been assessed $2,575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,762 (a 66.8% reduction).
Does Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. has 1 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 Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. operate in? ▼
Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325520). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC. ranks #71,611 (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 Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bradley Adhesive Applications, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,575 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Garrison Minerals in Cheyenne, WY is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,576 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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