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Manufacturing · Chicago Heights, IL

Bull Moose Tube Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bull Moose Tube Company ranks #16,394 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$21,155
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,394
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bull Moose Tube Company in Chicago Heights, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,155. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bull Moose Tube Company 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,394 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, U-Play USA, LLC in Virginia Beach, VA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,152 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#16,394
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bull Moose Tube Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bull Moose Tube Company runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$21,155 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Bull Moose Tube Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA.F.L. QUALITY, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30NUTRITION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RC HOME SHOWCASE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NONPAREIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNI-GRIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7METALLIZING SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34B&G FOODS NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VOLLRATH CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR PRECISION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.F.S. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IRA MIDDLESWARTH & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLACK GOLD COMPOST C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WISCONSIN WHEY PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH CENTRAL STEEL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18151 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICON FABRICATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NATE'S FINE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3I.O., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MICO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGIA BOTTLE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22Bull Moose Tube Comp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Bull Moose Tube Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Bull Moose Tube Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Bull Moose Tube Company sits at penalty rank #7,975 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($21,155 assessed).

How Bull Moose Tube Company Compares

Bull Moose Tube Company's 3.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-14

Last Inspection

2017-10-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,578

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $10,578 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$35,554

Current Penalty Amount

$21,155

Penalty Reduction

40.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,399 from the initial assessment of $35,554. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bull Moose Tube Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bull Moose Tube Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $21,155 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,578 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bull Moose Tube Company, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,155 here).

U-Play USA, LLC $21,152 VA Hussey Seating Company $21,159 ME Decor Products, INC. $21,160 WI Sunpol Resins and Polymers, INC. $21,150 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A.F.L. Quality, INC. (DBA. a.F.L. Web Printing) 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ Nutrition CORP. 2 insp. Moosic, PA RC Home Showcase, INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Nonpareil Corporation 2 insp. Blackfoot, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

U-Play USA, LLC
Virginia Beach, VA
3 inspections $21,152
Hussey Seating Company
North Berwick, ME
3 inspections $21,159
Decor Products, INC.
Wausaukee, WI
3 inspections $21,160
Sunpol Resins and Polymers, INC.
Fairfield, CA
4 inspections $21,150
Midwest DRY Transload, INC.
Galva, IL
2 inspections $21,150

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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 Bull Moose Tube Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bull Moose Tube Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Bull Moose Tube Company have? ▼
Bull Moose Tube Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,155.
How many OSHA inspections has Bull Moose Tube Company had? ▼
Bull Moose Tube Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-14 and the most recent on 2017-10-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bull Moose Tube Company? ▼
Bull Moose Tube Company has been assessed $21,155 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,554 (a 40.5% reduction).
Does Bull Moose Tube Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bull Moose Tube Company has 5 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 Bull Moose Tube Company operate in? ▼
Bull Moose Tube Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bull Moose Tube Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bull Moose Tube Company ranks #16,394 (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 Bull Moose Tube Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bull Moose Tube Company's total OSHA penalty of $21,155 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, U-Play USA, LLC in Virginia Beach, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,152 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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