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Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. ranks #755 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 45 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty69% serious
$166,885
OSHA penalties
45
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#755
of 99,447 penalized employers

Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 45 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $166,885. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. 7 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 45 violations, averaging 6.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #755 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sol-Ti, INC. in San Diego, CA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $166,945 in current penalties.

6.4
violations per inspection
68.9%
of violations were serious
#755
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 45 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (6.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. runs far above peers (10.6x 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

$166,885 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($166,885) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $166,885 $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 Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.04.319.23448.963.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAMPA BAY FISHERIES,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14VSR INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29OSHKOSH COIL SPRING,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24TAMPA BRASS AND ALUM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32CANAM STEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32LTC ROLL & ENGINEERING, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12NATIONAL GALVANIZING…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10PORTAL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20GESTAMP ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7US SYNTHETIC CORP., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10CASCO BAY STEEL STRU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29A. HYATT BALL CO LTD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 61WEI SALES, LLC. - WE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9WAUPACA FOUNDRY INC.…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13PETROLEUM CONTAINMEN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9BUTLER PRINTING & LA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17LONE STAR BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 37SEAL TITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27Edsal Manufacturing …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 45
Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 45 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.

Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #416 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($166,885 assessed).

How Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. Compares

Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC.'s 6.43 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 far above peers (10.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-11-02

Last Inspection

2017-07-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,841

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 7 years, averaging 6.4 violations per visit. That's $23,841 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

31

Serious

68.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

11.1% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$341,942

Current Penalty Amount

$166,885

Penalty Reduction

51.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $175,057 from the initial assessment of $341,942. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 45 8.0
Total Penalty $166,885 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,841 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Edsal 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 ($166,885 here).

Mid Continent Steel and Wire INC. $166,900 MO A & D Wood Products, INC. $166,911 OH Taylor Pallets & Recycling, INC. $166,838 GA Sol-Ti, INC. $166,945 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Tampa Bay Fisheries, INC. 7 insp. Dover, FL VSR Industries, INC. 7 insp. Henderson, NV Oshkosh Coil Spring, INC. 7 insp. Oshkosh, WI Tampa Brass and Aluminum Corporation 7 insp. Tampa, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mid Continent Steel and Wire INC.
Poplar Bluff, MO
4 inspections $166,900
A & D Wood Products, INC.
Elida, OH
7 inspections $166,911
Taylor Pallets & Recycling, INC.
Winder, GA
4 inspections $166,838
Sol-Ti, INC.
San Diego, CA
4 inspections $166,945
I Squared R Heating Element Co., Inc.
Akron, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 45 violations across 7 inspections, including 31 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 Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. have? ▼
Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. has 45 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $166,885.
How many OSHA inspections has Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. had? ▼
Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-02 and the most recent on 2017-07-14. This averages 6.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC.? ▼
Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. has been assessed $166,885 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $341,942 (a 51.2% reduction).
Does Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. has 31 serious violations, and 5 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 Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337215). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Edsal 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, Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC. ranks #755 (the top 1% 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 Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Edsal Manufacturing CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $166,885 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (10.6x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sol-Ti, INC. in San Diego, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $166,945 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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