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Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. ranks #72,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$2,501
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. in Addison, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,501. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 39 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,072 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $39,302 in back wages owed to 39 affected workers. For comparison, Polyvinyl Films, INC. in Sutton, MA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $41,813 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#72,072
of 99,447 penalized employers
$39,302
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 49/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $39K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($39K 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chicago Printing & Embroidery, 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

$2,501 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 Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.615.522.429.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPASTA MONTANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTERNATIONAL CONVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CALCASIEU REFINING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NASHVILLE WIRE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HALL MANUFACTURING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28BEST MAID COOKIE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HIGHLINE WARREN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16KEPHACO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28DAP GLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VALLEY CO-OP OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TUUCI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SHURE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WIELAND CHASE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RODEO PLASTIC BAG & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROYAL CUSTOM DESIGNS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FRANCES TODD INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25LEMASTER GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ELLWOOD TEXAS FORGE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WARWICK MACHINE & TO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LONGVIEW FIBRE PAPER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Chicago Printing & E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. has 3 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.

Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. is the #28,447 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,501). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. at rank #854 of 4,429 employers ($39,302 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,501 OSHA penalties plus $39,302 WHD back wages (94.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. Compares

Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc.'s 2.00 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-10-26

Last Inspection

2019-06-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$834

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $834 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,501

Current Penalty Amount

$2,501

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$41,803

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$39,302
Employees Affected
39
WHD Violations
39
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,008
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$39,302

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. owed $39,302 in back wages to 39 employees across 1 case and 39 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 Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $2,501 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $834 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,501 here).

International Ordnance Tech $2,500 NY Saugatuck Brewing Company INC $2,500 MI Silicone Plastics INC $2,500 UT Protean Construction Products INC $2,500 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pasta Montana, LLC 3 insp. Great Falls, MT International Converter LLC 3 insp. Caldwell, OH Calcasieu Refining Company 3 insp. Lake Charles, LA Nashville Wire Products Manufacturing Company, LLC 3 insp. Lebanon, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Select Onion LLC
Ontario, OR
6 inspections $41,800
Anthony Timberlands, INC.
Malvern, AR
6 inspections $41,799
Best Provision CO., INC.
Newark, NJ
4 inspections $41,809
Palermo Villa, INC.
Milwaukee, WI
11 inspections $41,794
Polyvinyl Films, INC.
Sutton, MA
4 inspections $41,813

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What to do with this record

Use Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. against Select Onion LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. also carries $39,302 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 Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 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 Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. have? ▼
Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,501.
How many OSHA inspections has Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. had? ▼
Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-26 and the most recent on 2019-06-25. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc.? ▼
Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. has been assessed $2,501 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $39,302 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chicago Printing & Embroidery, 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.
Has Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc., resulting in $39,302 in back wages owed to 39 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. operate in? ▼
Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313312). 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 Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Chicago Printing & Embroidery, 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 $39,302 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc. ranks #72,072 (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 Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,501 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Polyvinyl Films, INC. in Sutton, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $41,813 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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