Manufacturing · Harvey, IL

E.a.M. Pallets INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), E.a.M. Pallets INC ranks #22,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$15,708
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#22,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

E.a.M. Pallets INC in Harvey, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,708. 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.a.M. Pallets INC 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,947 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, All Good Pallets, INC. in Stockton, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,715 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#22,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How E.a.M. Pallets INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows E.a.M. Pallets INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,708 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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.a.M. Pallets INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIGNETICS OF MAINE, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RAMA FOODS MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31METALLIZED CARBON CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10LUDELL MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ST. MARTIN AMERICA I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21SPECIAL METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN HOSE & HYDR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26MAX HOME, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9STANDARD CONCRETE PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL STRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SILVER CITY ALUMINUM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHERN PLATING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 42SUNOPTA INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SCOTT'S FENCING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29PIPER INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20THE BRIAR HILL STONE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SMYRNA READY MIX CON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CLEAN DRIED PROCESSI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13E.a.M. Pallets INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
E.a.M. Pallets INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.a.M. Pallets INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: E.a.M. Pallets INC is the #10,891 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($15,708).

How E.a.M. Pallets INC Compares

E.a.M. Pallets INC's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2020-01-09

Last Inspection

2023-01-09

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,927

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,927 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% 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

$15,708

Current Penalty Amount

$15,708

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How E.a.M. Pallets INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric E.a.M. Pallets INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $15,708 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,927 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for E.a.M. Pallets INC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,708 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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.a.M. Pallets INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, E.a.M. Pallets INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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.a.M. Pallets INC have?
E.a.M. Pallets INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,708.
How many OSHA inspections has E.a.M. Pallets INC had?
E.a.M. Pallets INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-09 and the most recent on 2023-01-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for E.a.M. Pallets INC?
E.a.M. Pallets INC has been assessed $15,708 in current OSHA penalties.
Does E.a.M. Pallets INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. E.a.M. Pallets INC has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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.a.M. Pallets INC operate in?
E.a.M. Pallets INC 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.
Where does E.a.M. Pallets INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, E.a.M. Pallets INC ranks #22,947 (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 E.a.M. Pallets INC's safety record compare to industry average?
E.a.M. Pallets INC's total OSHA penalty of $15,708 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, All Good Pallets, INC. in Stockton, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,715 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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