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Carol's Cookies, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carol's Cookies, INC. ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carol's Cookies, INC. in Northbrook, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carol's Cookies, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $48,381 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. For comparison, Midwest Fasteners, INC. in Miamisburg, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $50,150 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers
$48,381
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 49/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $48K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($48K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Carol's Cookies, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carol's Cookies, INC. runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Carol's Cookies, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIMTEK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ACTION ENGINEERING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27AMPAC MOBILE HOLDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GALPERTI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERCURY PAPER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATG SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BORAL CONCRETE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ARPS DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SABIC INNOVATIVE PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SCHULT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOOSTER PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PAK-LITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALL AMERICAN SPACE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GAMMA AEROSPACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AMERICAN PUZZLE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIN PAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VAL TECH HOLDINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WATSON MCDANIEL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NVENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Carol's Cookies, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Carol's Cookies, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Carol's Cookies, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Carol's Cookies, INC. sits at penalty rank #30,359 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,750 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Carol's Cookies, INC. ranks #690 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($48,381).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,750 OSHA penalties plus $48,381 WHD back wages (96.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Carol's Cookies, INC. Compares

Carol's Cookies, 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 runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-06-06

Last Inspection

2018-06-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $875 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,880

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

54.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$50,131

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,130 from the initial assessment of $3,880. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$48,381
Employees Affected
31
WHD Violations
31
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,561
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$48,381

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Carol's Cookies, INC. owed $48,381 in back wages to 31 employees across 1 case and 31 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Carol's Cookies, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carol's Cookies, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $1,750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $875 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carol's Cookies, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,750 here).

Big Unit Thermal Coatings LLC DBA Cook Industries INC $1,750 MI Benz Oil, INC. $1,750 WI Docu-Mart Incorporated $1,750 LA Cemex, INC. $1,750 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Simtek INC. 2 insp. Amityville, NY Action Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Tucker, GA Ampac Mobile Holdings LLC 2 insp. Mobile, AL Galperti INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allied Tube and Conduit CORP.
DE Pere, WI
2 inspections $50,129
Minerva Canna Group INC.
Albuquerque, NM
2 inspections $50,136
Cherry Crushed Concrete, INC.
Fresno, TX
2 inspections $50,118
Midwest Fasteners, INC.
Miamisburg, OH
4 inspections $50,150
Honeyville INC
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
4 inspections $50,150

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What to do with this record

Use Carol's Cookies, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Carol's Cookies, INC. against Allied Tube and Conduit CORP., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Carol's Cookies, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Carol's Cookies, INC. also carries $48,381 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Carol's Cookies, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carol's Cookies, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Carol's Cookies, INC. have? ▼
Carol's Cookies, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Carol's Cookies, INC. had? ▼
Carol's Cookies, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-06 and the most recent on 2018-06-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carol's Cookies, INC.? ▼
Carol's Cookies, INC. has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,880 (a 54.9% reduction). Additionally, $48,381 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Carol's Cookies, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Carol's Cookies, INC., resulting in $48,381 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Carol's Cookies, INC. operate in? ▼
Carol's Cookies, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Carol's Cookies, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Carol's Cookies, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $48,381 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Carol's Cookies, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carol's Cookies, INC. ranks #78,998 (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 Carol's Cookies, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carol's Cookies, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,750 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, Midwest Fasteners, INC. in Miamisburg, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $50,150 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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