Manufacturing · Bolingbrook, IL

Crate Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Crate Services ranks #16,262 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$21,315
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #16,262
of 99,447 penalized employers

Crate Services in Bolingbrook, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,315. 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 Crate Services 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,262 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,926 in back wages owed to 38 affected workers. For comparison, Seilkop Industries, INC. in Cincinnati, OH is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $25,235 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 85.7%
of violations were serious: #16,262
of 99,447 penalized employers: $3,926
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 63/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Crate Services

$21,315
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Crate Services runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$21,315 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Crate Services.

Crate Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Crate Services in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Crate Services ranks #7,907 at $21,315 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Crate Services at rank #3,311 of 4,429 employers ($3,926 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $21,315 OSHA penalties plus $3,926 WHD back wages (15.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Crate Services Compares

Crate Services's 3.50 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 (1.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-09-15

Last Inspection

2016-08-30

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,658

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $10,658 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

85.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$34,665

Current Penalty Amount

$21,315

Penalty Reduction

38.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$25,241

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,350 from the initial assessment of $34,665. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$3,926

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$103

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$3,926

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Crate Services owed $3,926 in back wages to 38 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 Crate Services compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Crate Services	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$21,315	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,658	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Crate Services, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,315 here).

Ontario Hardwood Company, INC. $21,315 VA Trion Industries, INC. $21,310 PA Hatch Stamping CO $21,320 MI Jacobs Vehicle Systems, INC. $21,304 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Win-Con Enterprises, INC.

New Braunfels, TX

2 inspections $25,243

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC

Pendergrass, GA

5 inspections $25,236

Kansas City Sausage Company, LLC.

Des Moines, IA

2 inspections $25,247

Mackenzie Vault, INC.

East Longmeadow, MA

2 inspections $25,235

Seilkop Industries, INC.

Cincinnati, OH

5 inspections $25,235

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What to do with this record

Use Crate Services's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Crate Services against Win-Con Enterprises, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Crate Services also carries $3,926 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 Crate Services safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Crate Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Crate Services have? ▼

Crate Services has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,315.

How many OSHA inspections has Crate Services had? ▼

Crate Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-15 and the most recent on 2016-08-30. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Crate Services? ▼

Crate Services has been assessed $21,315 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,665 (a 38.5% reduction). Additionally, $3,926 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Crate Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Crate Services has 6 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 Crate Services been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Crate Services, resulting in $3,926 in back wages owed to 38 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Crate Services operate in? ▼

Crate Services operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). 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 Crate Services owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Crate Services 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 $3,926 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Crate Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Crate Services ranks #16,262 (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 Crate Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Crate Services's total OSHA penalty of $21,315 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Seilkop Industries, INC. in Cincinnati, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $25,235 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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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.