Manufacturing · Hanover Park, IL

Essential Pallets Inc

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $17,908 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 0
OSHA inspections: $17,908
Back wages owed

Essential Pallets Inc in Hanover Park, IL has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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.

What the Data Says About Essential Pallets Inc

Essential Pallets Inc in Hanover Park, IL has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, LMT Defense in Eldridge, IA has 2 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Essential Pallets Inc to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,410 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $17,908 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$17,908

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$4,477

Avg Back Wages per Case

$17,908

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Essential Pallets Inc owed $17,908 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 6 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 Essential Pallets Inc compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Essential Pallets Inc	Industry Avg
Inspections	0	2.5
Violations	0	7.8
Total Penalty	$0	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Essential Pallets Inc been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Essential Pallets Inc, resulting in $17,908 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Essential Pallets Inc operate in? ▼

Essential Pallets Inc operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Essential Pallets Inc owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Essential Pallets 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 $17,908 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Essential Pallets Inc's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Essential Pallets Inc's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, LMT Defense in Eldridge, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,902 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

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