Manufacturing · Pontiac, IL

Interlake Mecalux, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Interlake Mecalux, INC. ranks #2,413 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 16 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty61% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$82,329
OSHA penalties: 31
Violations cited: 16
OSHA inspections: #2,413
of 99,447 penalized employers

Interlake Mecalux, INC. in Pontiac, IL has been the subject of 16 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $82,329. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Interlake Mecalux, INC. 16 times over 14 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 31 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,413 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 far above peers (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. in Covington, GA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $82,331 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection: 61.3%
of violations were serious: #2,413
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 62/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 16 OSHA inspections (1.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Interlake Mecalux, INC.

$82,329
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Interlake Mecalux, INC. runs far above peers (5.2x 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

$82,329 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 Interlake Mecalux, INC..

Interlake Mecalux, INC. has 16 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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.

Interlake Mecalux, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Interlake Mecalux, INC. ranks #1,261 at $82,329 current penalty.

How Interlake Mecalux, INC. Compares

Interlake Mecalux, INC.'s 1.94 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 far above peers (5.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-03-18

Last Inspection

2025-08-18

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,146

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 16 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $5,146 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

61.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

9.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

29.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$152,086

Current Penalty Amount

$82,329

Penalty Reduction

45.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $69,757 from the initial assessment of $152,086. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Interlake Mecalux, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Interlake Mecalux, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	16	2.6
Violations	31	8.0
Total Penalty	$82,329	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,146	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($82,329 here).

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. $82,331 GA Ridge Corporation $82,327 OH Radi's Custom Woodworks $82,336 ND Tritter Feefer Home Collection, LLC $82,320 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (16 inspections here).

Wayne Farms LLC 16 insp. Decatur, AL Boeing Commercial Airplane 16 insp. Everett, WA The Electric Materials Company 16 insp. North East, PA Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC 16 insp. Marinette, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC.

Covington, GA

7 inspections $82,331

Ridge Corporation

Frazeysburg, OH

6 inspections $82,327

Radi's Custom Woodworks

Grand Forks, ND

6 inspections $82,336

Tritter Feefer Home Collection, LLC

Lagrange, GA

5 inspections $82,320

Dold Foods LLC

Wichita, KS

10 inspections $82,300

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Interlake Mecalux, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Interlake Mecalux, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 16 inspections, including 19 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 Interlake Mecalux, INC. have? ▼

Interlake Mecalux, INC. has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $82,329.

How many OSHA inspections has Interlake Mecalux, INC. had? ▼

Interlake Mecalux, INC. has had 16 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-18 and the most recent on 2025-08-18. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Interlake Mecalux, INC.? ▼

Interlake Mecalux, INC. has been assessed $82,329 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $152,086 (a 45.9% reduction).

Does Interlake Mecalux, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Interlake Mecalux, INC. has 19 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Interlake Mecalux, INC. operate in? ▼

Interlake Mecalux, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337215). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Interlake Mecalux, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Interlake Mecalux, INC. ranks #2,413 (the top 5% 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 Interlake Mecalux, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Interlake Mecalux, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $82,329 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 16 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. in Covington, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $82,331 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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