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E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. ranks #31,637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,287
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#31,637
of 99,447 penalized employers

E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. in Frankfort, IL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,287. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Deangelo Marine Exhaust, INC. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,291 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,637
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,287 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0019.739.359.078.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNU-WAY PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 75PRECISION CUSTOM COA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22MFA INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25KEYSTONE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3KIMMIE CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37SPRING PRECAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35E.M. PFAFF & SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ROOFBLOK LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19HEXCEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11GERRESHEIMER PEACHTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7STANLEY FURNITURE OF…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ALL-AMERICAN HOSE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12HINO MOTORS MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2KNAPPEN MILLING CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SYRACUSE CITY CSD MA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14FRED WAHL MARINE CON…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20VAIL INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ACME GALVANIZING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26YODER INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 44MNP CORP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35E-Quip Manufacturing…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. has 5 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.

E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #14,497 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($11,287 assessed).

How E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. Compares

E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC.'s 1.20 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).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-08-06

Last Inspection

2024-04-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,257

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $2,257 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$18,069

Current Penalty Amount

$11,287

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,782 from the initial assessment of $18,069. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $11,287 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,257 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,287 here).

Omni Measurement Systems, INC. $11,286 VT Aluma-Weld, INC. DBA Xpress Boats $11,286 AR Deangelo Marine Exhaust, INC. $11,291 FL Hydro Systems Company $11,291 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Nu-Way Products Company 5 insp. West Memphis, AR Precision Custom Coating LLC 5 insp. Totowa, NJ Mfa INC. 5 insp. Aurora, MO Keystone Foods LLC 5 insp. Camilla, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Omni Measurement Systems, INC.
Colchester, VT
2 inspections $11,286
Aluma-Weld, INC. DBA Xpress Boats
Hot Springs, AR
2 inspections $11,286
Avent Tech
Boston, MA
0 inspections $0
Deangelo Marine Exhaust, INC.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2 inspections $11,291
Hydro Systems Company
Newtown, OH
2 inspections $11,291

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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 E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 6 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 E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. have? ▼
E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,287.
How many OSHA inspections has E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. had? ▼
E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-06 and the most recent on 2024-04-16. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC.? ▼
E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. has been assessed $11,287 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,069 (a 37.5% reduction).
Does E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. 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.
What industry does E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. operate in? ▼
E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333241). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC. ranks #31,637 (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 E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
E-Quip Manufacturing CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,287 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Deangelo Marine Exhaust, INC. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,291 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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