Manufacturing · Albion, IL

Champion Laboratories, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Champion Laboratories, INC ranks #31,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$11,524
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #31,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Champion Laboratories, INC in Albion, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,524. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Champion Laboratories, INC 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Ardmore Farms, LLC. in Deland, FL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,524 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #31,072
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Champion Laboratories,…

$11,524
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Champion Laboratories, INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$11,524 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Champion Laboratories, INC.

Champion Laboratories, INC has 4 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.

Champion Laboratories, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Champion Laboratories, INC sits at penalty rank #14,257 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($11,524 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $11,524 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Champion Laboratories, INC Compares

Champion Laboratories, INC's 0.75 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-08-13

Last Inspection

2024-06-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,881

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $2,881 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$33,420

Current Penalty Amount

$11,524

Penalty Reduction

65.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,524

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,896 from the initial assessment of $33,420. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Champion Laboratories, INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	3	8.0
Total Penalty	$11,524	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,881	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,524 here).

CS Wind America, INC. $11,524 CO Ardmore Farms, LLC. $11,524 FL Dyer Royce Manufacturing, LLC $11,525 TN Syntec Optics $11,527 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Indianhead Exploration, LLC 4 insp. Saint Augustine, FL HI Plains Feed, LLC 4 insp. Garden City, KS Industrial Ceramic Products, INC. AKA Icp 4 insp. Marysville, OH Decor Cabinets Southeast, LLC 4 insp. Gainesville, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

CS Wind America, INC.

Pueblo, CO

4 inspections $11,524

Ardmore Farms, LLC.

Deland, FL

3 inspections $11,524

Steve Morris Engines

Muskegon, MI

0 inspections $0

Dyer Royce Manufacturing, LLC

Dandridge, TN

2 inspections $11,525

Syntec Optics

Rochester, NY

2 inspections $11,527

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What to do with this record

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

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Champion Laboratories, INC also carries $0 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 Champion Laboratories, INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Champion Laboratories, INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Champion Laboratories, INC have? ▼

Champion Laboratories, INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,524.

How many OSHA inspections has Champion Laboratories, INC had? ▼

Champion Laboratories, INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-13 and the most recent on 2024-06-25. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Champion Laboratories, INC? ▼

Champion Laboratories, INC has been assessed $11,524 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,420 (a 65.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Champion Laboratories, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Champion Laboratories, INC has 2 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.

Has Champion Laboratories, INC been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Champion Laboratories, INC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Champion Laboratories, INC operate in? ▼

Champion Laboratories, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336111). 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 Champion Laboratories, INC owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Champion Laboratories, 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Champion Laboratories, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Champion Laboratories, INC ranks #31,072 (the upper 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 Champion Laboratories, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Champion Laboratories, INC's total OSHA penalty of $11,524 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ardmore Farms, LLC. in Deland, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,524 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.