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Chillicothe Metal CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. ranks #16,315 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty60% serious
$21,251
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,315
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. in Chillicothe, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,251. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,315 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. For comparison, Bonnell Industries, INC. in Dixon, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,250 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#16,315
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. 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

$21,251 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 Chillicothe Metal CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.810.617.524.431.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPPLY PLUS NJ INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30KOMPLETE GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FRESCA FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ANHEUSER BUSCH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SUPER LOPEZ FOOD PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23MOUNTAIRE FARMS OF D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SUNBELT FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ATAS INTERNATIONAL, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CARDINAL ALUMINUM CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21TEXAS ELITE PRECAST …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHERN METALS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28BRAZOS PIPE & STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COLONNA'S SHIPYARD I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CHEVRON USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18HUBBELL POWER SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18WEST TROY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BLUE APRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19REEF INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NITRO-PHOS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PRECIOUS CAT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28Chillicothe Metal CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. ranks #7,934 at $21,251 current penalty.

How Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. Compares

Chillicothe Metal CO., INC.'s 1.67 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

3

First Inspection

2019-02-13

Last Inspection

2019-04-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,084

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $7,084 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$30,963

Current Penalty Amount

$21,251

Penalty Reduction

31.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,712 from the initial assessment of $30,963. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $21,251 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,084 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,251 here).

American Concrete Industries, INC. $21,252 ME Fab-Tec Industries $21,250 PA Green Bay Packaging INC. $21,250 OH Alpha Aromatics INC $21,250 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Supply Plus NJ INC. 3 insp. Paterson, NJ Komplete Group, INC. 3 insp. Grand Prairie, TX Fresca Foods, INC. 3 insp. Louisville, CO Anheuser Busch 3 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Concrete Industries, INC.
Auburn, ME
2 inspections $21,252
Fab-Tec Industries
Coraopolis, PA
3 inspections $21,250
Green Bay Packaging INC.
Lebanon, OH
3 inspections $21,250
Alpha Aromatics INC
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $21,250
Bonnell Industries, INC.
Dixon, IL
3 inspections $21,250

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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 Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chillicothe Metal CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. have? ▼
Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,251.
How many OSHA inspections has Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. had? ▼
Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-13 and the most recent on 2019-04-16. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chillicothe Metal CO., INC.? ▼
Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. has been assessed $21,251 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,963 (a 31.4% reduction).
Does Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. has 3 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 Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. ranks #16,315 (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 Chillicothe Metal CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chillicothe Metal CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,251 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bonnell Industries, INC. in Dixon, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,250 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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