Manufacturing · Double Springs, AL

Econoline Trailers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Econoline Trailers, INC. ranks #32,785 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,827
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #32,785
of 99,447 penalized employers

Econoline Trailers, INC. in Double Springs, AL 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: $10,827. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Econoline Trailers, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #32,785 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 $2,815 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. For comparison, Power Engineering Company in Denver, CO is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $13,644 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 71.4%
of violations were serious: #32,785
of 99,447 penalized employers: $2,815
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 64/100

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: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Econoline Trailers, INC.

$10,827
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Econoline Trailers, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,827 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Econoline Trailers, INC..

Econoline Trailers, INC. 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.

Econoline Trailers, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Econoline Trailers, INC. ranks #14,939 at $10,827 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Econoline Trailers, INC. ranks #3,613 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($2,815).

Combined federal exposure here: $10,827 OSHA penalties plus $2,815 WHD back wages (20.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Econoline Trailers, INC. Compares

Econoline Trailers, INC.'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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-02-19

Last Inspection

2018-07-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,414

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $5,414 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

71.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$16,967

Current Penalty Amount

$10,827

Penalty Reduction

36.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,642

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,140 from the initial assessment of $16,967. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,815

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$176

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$2,815

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Econoline Trailers, INC. owed $2,815 in back wages to 16 employees across 1 case and 19 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 Econoline Trailers, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Econoline Trailers, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$10,827	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,414	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Econoline Trailers, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,827 here).

L&N Metal Works LLC $10,827 WI Talgo, INC $10,825 WI Utz Quality Foods, INC. $10,825 PA H & F Bread CO, LLC $10,825 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Florenza Marble & Granite Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Syracuse, NY Tyson Foods, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Blue Bell Creameries, L. P. 2 insp. Broken Arrow, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Wauseon, OH

5 inspections $13,643

Power Engineering Company

Denver, CO

5 inspections $13,644

Eakas Arkansas

Wynne, AR

0 inspections $0

Littoral Marine, LLC.

Wildwood, FL

2 inspections $13,640

LA Deau Manufacturing Company

Glendale, CA

2 inspections $13,645

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What to do with this record

Use Econoline Trailers, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Econoline Trailers, INC. also carries $2,815 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 Econoline Trailers, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Econoline Trailers, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Econoline Trailers, INC. have? ▼

Econoline Trailers, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,827.

How many OSHA inspections has Econoline Trailers, INC. had? ▼

Econoline Trailers, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-19 and the most recent on 2018-07-13. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Econoline Trailers, INC.? ▼

Econoline Trailers, INC. has been assessed $10,827 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,967 (a 36.2% reduction). Additionally, $2,815 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Econoline Trailers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Econoline Trailers, INC. has 5 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 Econoline Trailers, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Econoline Trailers, INC., resulting in $2,815 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Econoline Trailers, INC. operate in? ▼

Econoline Trailers, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336212). 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 Econoline Trailers, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Econoline Trailers, 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 $2,815 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Econoline Trailers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Econoline Trailers, INC. ranks #32,785 (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 Econoline Trailers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Econoline Trailers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,827 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Power Engineering Company in Denver, CO is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,644 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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