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Manufacturing · Des Plaines, IL

Filtran LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Filtran LLC ranks #29,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,038
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#29,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Filtran LLC in Des Plaines, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,038. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Filtran LLC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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. For comparison, Hayward Industries INC in Nashville, TN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,040 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#29,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Filtran LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Filtran LLC runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$12,038 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Filtran LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.415.73044.358.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNUCO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21LOLLICUP USA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AMSCAN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONCRETE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SUB-ZERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRY PRODUCTS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MORIN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WATSON APPAREL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19DESIGN AND PRODUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56MULTI-PLASTICS EXTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11D&W FINE PACK, LLC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ENGINEERED MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4E. L. MUSTEE & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MANCHESTER MOLDING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DVELE OMEGA CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GORDON ALUMINUM INDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EXPRESS GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FLUID ROUTING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HARVARD INTEGRATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE VICTOR GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18Filtran LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Filtran LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Filtran LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Filtran LLC sits at penalty rank #13,733 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($12,038 assessed).

How Filtran LLC Compares

Filtran LLC's 1.67 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-12-09

Last Inspection

2015-09-04

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,013

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $4,013 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$19,125

Current Penalty Amount

$12,038

Penalty Reduction

37.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,087 from the initial assessment of $19,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Filtran LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Filtran LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $12,038 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,013 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Filtran LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,038 here).

Hayward Industries INC $12,040 TN Prima Food CORP $12,040 FL American Bedding Company $12,040 GA White Cedar Shingles $12,040 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nuco Foods, LLC 3 insp. Elizabethtown, PA Lollicup USA INC. 3 insp. Rockwall, TX Amscan INC 3 insp. Newburgh, NY Concrete Systems, INC. 3 insp. Hudson, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hayward Industries INC
Nashville, TN
3 inspections $12,040
Prima Food CORP
Pompano Beach, FL
2 inspections $12,040
American Bedding Company
Gainesville, GA
3 inspections $12,040
White Cedar Shingles
Superior, WI
3 inspections $12,040
Piedmont Pallets, L.L.C.
Piedmont, AL
2 inspections $12,036

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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 Filtran LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Filtran LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Filtran LLC have? ▼
Filtran LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,038.
How many OSHA inspections has Filtran LLC had? ▼
Filtran LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-09 and the most recent on 2015-09-04. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Filtran LLC? ▼
Filtran LLC has been assessed $12,038 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,125 (a 37.1% reduction).
Does Filtran LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Filtran LLC has 5 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 Filtran LLC operate in? ▼
Filtran LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Filtran LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Filtran LLC ranks #29,812 (the upper 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 Filtran LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Filtran LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,038 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, Hayward Industries INC in Nashville, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,040 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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