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Forge Group Dekalb LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Forge Group Dekalb LLC ranks #17,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$20,028
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#17,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Forge Group Dekalb LLC in Dekalb, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,028. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Forge Group Dekalb LLC 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Neokraft Signs, INC. in Lewiston, ME is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $20,027 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#17,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Forge Group Dekalb LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Forge Group Dekalb LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,028 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Forge Group Dekalb LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.813.926.038.150.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARDENT MILLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BURT LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BLACK RIVER COMMODIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11OLDCASTLE PRECAST INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COMET SIGNS LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16PAUWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HANKOOK ATLASBX AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PROGRESSIVE STAMPING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DENNIE'S MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ARTE SANO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8IDAHO TIMBER OF CART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STAMPED PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JAY'S FURNITURE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MONTEBELLO PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12APEKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ANALOGIC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MILGARD MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Forge Group Dekalb LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Forge Group Dekalb LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Forge Group Dekalb LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Forge Group Dekalb LLC sits at penalty rank #8,463 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,028 assessed).

How Forge Group Dekalb LLC Compares

Forge Group Dekalb LLC'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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-31

Last Inspection

2019-07-11

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,676

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $6,676 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$26,620

Current Penalty Amount

$20,028

Penalty Reduction

24.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,592 from the initial assessment of $26,620. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Forge Group Dekalb LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $20,028 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,676 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,028 here).

Neokraft Signs, INC. $20,027 ME Orora Packaging Solutions $20,025 CA International Paper Company $20,033 AL Interprint Incorporated $20,036 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ardent Mills, LLC 3 insp. Easton, PA Burt Lumber Company 3 insp. Washington, GA Texas Steel Conversion 3 insp. Houston, TX Black River Commodities, LLC 3 insp. Pocahontas, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Neokraft Signs, INC.
Lewiston, ME
3 inspections $20,027
Orora Packaging Solutions
Alhambra, CA
3 inspections $20,025
Universal Manufacturing Company
Kansas City, MO
1 inspections $9,450
Calis Apparel, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
International Paper Company
Selma, AL
8 inspections $20,033

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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 Forge Group Dekalb LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Forge Group Dekalb LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Forge Group Dekalb LLC have? ▼
Forge Group Dekalb LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,028.
How many OSHA inspections has Forge Group Dekalb LLC had? ▼
Forge Group Dekalb LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-31 and the most recent on 2019-07-11. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Forge Group Dekalb LLC? ▼
Forge Group Dekalb LLC has been assessed $20,028 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,620 (a 24.8% reduction).
Does Forge Group Dekalb LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Forge Group Dekalb LLC has 4 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 Forge Group Dekalb LLC operate in? ▼
Forge Group Dekalb LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Forge Group Dekalb LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Forge Group Dekalb LLC ranks #17,453 (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 Forge Group Dekalb LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Forge Group Dekalb LLC's total OSHA penalty of $20,028 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Neokraft Signs, INC. in Lewiston, ME is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,027 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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