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Manufacturing · Carol Stream, IL

Fic America CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fic America CORP. ranks #23,484 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$15,365
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,484
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fic America CORP. in Carol Stream, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,365. 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 Fic America CORP. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,484 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Hme INC in Wyoming, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $15,365 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#23,484
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Fic America CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fic America CORP. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,365 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fic America CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAEROSPACE/DEFENSE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26ABC TECHNOLOGIES WMG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WONDERFUL CITRUS PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HERITAGE PLASTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LIBERTY FORGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GORTON'S INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TMG PERFORMANCE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7F. D. S. MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CENTREX PLASTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BLACKBURN'S FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BOISE CASCADE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RIVERSIDE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CRYOPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HY-VEE FRESH COMMISS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RANCH CREEK LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ISLAND STONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31MID ATLANTIC METAL S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40WIL-RO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39PRINCE METAL STAMPIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STRATFORD HOMES LIMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Fic America CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Fic America CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Fic America CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Fic America CORP. sits at penalty rank #11,139 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,365 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,365 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Fic America CORP. Compares

Fic America CORP.'s 1.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-01-07

Last Inspection

2017-04-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,122

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $5,122 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$25,950

Current Penalty Amount

$15,365

Penalty Reduction

40.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,365

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,585 from the initial assessment of $25,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fic America CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fic America CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $15,365 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,122 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fic America CORP., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,365 here).

Spraytek INC $15,365 MI Hme INC $15,365 MI Broward Casting Foundry, INC. $15,366 FL Diamante Enterprises, INC. $15,360 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Aerospace/Defense Coatings of Georgia 3 insp. Macon, GA Abc Technologies WMG USA, INC. 3 insp. Bellevue, OH Wonderful Citrus Packing LLC 3 insp. Mission, TX Heritage Plastics, INC. 3 insp. Picayune, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spraytek INC
Ferndale, MI
6 inspections $15,365
S & V Furniture Mfg Corp.
Mineola, NY
0 inspections $0
Hme INC
Wyoming, MI
4 inspections $15,365
Broward Casting Foundry, INC.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5 inspections $15,366
Diamante Enterprises, INC.
San Antonio, TX
5 inspections $15,360

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What to do with this record

Use Fic America CORP.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Fic America CORP. against Spraytek INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Fic America CORP.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Fic America CORP. also carries $0 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 Fic America CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fic America CORP.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Fic America CORP. have? ▼
Fic America CORP. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,365.
How many OSHA inspections has Fic America CORP. had? ▼
Fic America CORP. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-07 and the most recent on 2017-04-04. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fic America CORP.? ▼
Fic America CORP. has been assessed $15,365 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,950 (a 40.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Fic America CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fic America CORP. has 3 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 Fic America CORP. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Fic America CORP., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Fic America CORP. operate in? ▼
Fic America CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). 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 Fic America CORP. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Fic America CORP. 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Fic America CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fic America CORP. ranks #23,484 (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 Fic America CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fic America CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,365 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hme INC in Wyoming, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,365 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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