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Manufacturing · Rockford, IL

Enameled Steel and Sign Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Enameled Steel and Sign Company ranks #70,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,741
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#70,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Enameled Steel and Sign Company in Rockford, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,741. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Enameled Steel and Sign Company: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Kane Innovations, INC. in Erie, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,738 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#70,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Enameled Steel and Sign Company runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$2,741 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Enameled Steel and Sign Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARTCO-BELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23A&M CHEESE CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12HOOD TIMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21VISCOFAN USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27AMERICAN FIBERTECH C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9STRYTEN MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ABARTA COCA-COLA BEV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8JW LOGISTICS CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CONSOLIDATED MACHINE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8LLOYD COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11PROTO, CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7WAUPACA FOUNDRY INC.…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15TOYO SEAT USA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SOLID SURFACE CRAFTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14LONGWOOD ELASTOMERS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8STANLEY BLACK & DECK…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19IVY CREEK CUSTOM CAB…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21HITCHINER MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2GREAT DANE LIMITED P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Enameled Steel and S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Enameled Steel and Sign Company has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Enameled Steel and Sign Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Enameled Steel and Sign Company is the #27,929 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,741).

How Enameled Steel and Sign Company Compares

Enameled Steel and Sign Company's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2022-04-21

Last Inspection

2022-10-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$685

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $685 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$3,915

Current Penalty Amount

$2,741

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,174 from the initial assessment of $3,915. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Enameled Steel and Sign Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Enameled Steel and Sign Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $2,741 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $685 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Enameled Steel and Sign Company, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,741 here).

Diversified Plastics, INC. $2,743 MT Kane Innovations, INC. $2,738 PA Super Store Industries $2,745 CA Legacy Metal Fabricating LLC $2,745 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Artco-Bell Corporation 4 insp. Temple, TX Schwan's Global Supply Chain INC. 4 insp. Salina, KS A&M Cheese CO. 4 insp. Toledo, OH Hood Timber Company 4 insp. Adel, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Suite K
South Brunswick, NJ
0 inspections $0
Diversified Plastics, INC.
Missoula, MT
2 inspections $2,743
Nylon Apparel Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Kane Innovations, INC.
Erie, PA
3 inspections $2,738
Super Store Industries
Turlock, CA
5 inspections $2,745

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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 Enameled Steel and Sign Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Enameled Steel and Sign Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Enameled Steel and Sign Company have? ▼
Enameled Steel and Sign Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,741.
How many OSHA inspections has Enameled Steel and Sign Company had? ▼
Enameled Steel and Sign Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-21 and the most recent on 2022-10-04. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Enameled Steel and Sign Company? ▼
Enameled Steel and Sign Company has been assessed $2,741 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,915 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Enameled Steel and Sign Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Enameled Steel and Sign Company has 1 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 Enameled Steel and Sign Company operate in? ▼
Enameled Steel and Sign Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Enameled Steel and Sign Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Enameled Steel and Sign Company ranks #70,404 (the lower 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 Enameled Steel and Sign Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Enameled Steel and Sign Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,741 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, Kane Innovations, INC. in Erie, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,738 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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