Manufacturing · Elk Grove Village, IL

Era Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Era Industries, INC. ranks #15,489 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 16 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty81% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$22,217
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #15,489
of 99,447 penalized employers

Era Industries, INC. in Elk Grove Village, IL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,217. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $22,344 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Era Industries, INC. 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,489 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $22,344 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Wico Metal Products in Warren, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $44,500 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection: 81.3%
of violations were serious: #15,489
of 99,447 penalized employers: $22,344
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 56/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
D Wage & hour compliance: $22K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($22K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Era Industries, INC.

$22,217
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Era Industries, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$22,217 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Era Industries, INC..

Era Industries, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Era Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Era Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #7,548 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($22,217 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Era Industries, INC. at rank #1,421 of 4,429 employers ($22,344 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $22,217 OSHA penalties plus $22,344 WHD back wages (50.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Era Industries, INC. Compares

Era Industries, INC.'s 2.67 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-12-16

Last Inspection

2016-09-12

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,703

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $3,703 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

81.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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

$40,780

Current Penalty Amount

$22,217

Penalty Reduction

45.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$44,561

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,563 from the initial assessment of $40,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$22,344

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$11,172

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$22,344

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Era Industries, INC. owed $22,344 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 3 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 Era Industries, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Era Industries, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	16	8.0
Total Penalty	$22,217	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,703	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Era Industries, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,217 here).

Rogers Foam Corporation $22,219 VA Carson Helicopters, INC. $22,214 PA National Beef $22,224 KS Sunmet Juice Company LLC $22,225 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Fram Group Operations LLC 6 insp. Greenville, OH Zehrco-Giancola Composites INC. 6 insp. Ashtabula, OH Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company 6 insp. Atkins, VA Kard Welding, INC. 6 insp. Minster, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Morton Buildings, Incorporated

Gettysburg, PA

5 inspections $44,557

Sipi Metals CORP.

Chicago, IL

3 inspections $44,580

Johnson Matthey,INC.

Wayne, PA

4 inspections $44,602

Smithfield Foods

Cincinnati, OH

3 inspections $44,610

Wico Metal Products

Warren, MI

2 inspections $44,500

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What to do with this record

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

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Era Industries, INC. also carries $22,344 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 Era Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Era Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 16 violations across 6 inspections, including 13 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 Era Industries, INC. have? ▼

Era Industries, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,217.

How many OSHA inspections has Era Industries, INC. had? ▼

Era Industries, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-16 and the most recent on 2016-09-12. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Era Industries, INC.? ▼

Era Industries, INC. has been assessed $22,217 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,780 (a 45.5% reduction). Additionally, $22,344 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Era Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Era Industries, INC. has 13 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 Era Industries, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Era Industries, INC., resulting in $22,344 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Era Industries, INC. operate in? ▼

Era Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). 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 Era Industries, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Era Industries, 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 $22,344 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Era Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Era Industries, INC. ranks #15,489 (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 Era Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Era Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,217 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wico Metal Products in Warren, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $44,500 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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