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Jernberg Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jernberg Industries ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jernberg Industries in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. 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 Jernberg Industries 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 $1,500 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Sure-Trac in Markle, IN is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,500
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K 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 Jernberg Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jernberg Industries runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Jernberg Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0019.438.858.277.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRIDGFORD FOOD PROCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 74PRIMUS MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SANCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23R. LANG COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUJA LIFE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15LEGION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 59PRECISION PULLEY AND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BAE SYSTEMS, SAN FRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GROWERS FERTILIZER C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PROPORTION FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Troy Design and Manu…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4USA PORK PACKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OHIO ALUMINUM INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CELLOFOAM NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SPARTAN COMPOSITES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TONOGA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19RIGGINS COMPANY, L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35Jernberg Industries, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Jernberg Industries has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Jernberg Industries in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Jernberg Industries sits at penalty rank #26,137 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,500 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Jernberg Industries ranks #4,124 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($1,500).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,500 OSHA penalties plus $1,500 WHD back wages (30.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Jernberg Industries Compares

Jernberg Industries's 0.33 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 runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-06-07

Last Inspection

2013-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $1,167 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,500 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,500
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,500
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,500

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Jernberg Industries owed $1,500 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. 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 Jernberg Industries compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jernberg Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $3,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,167 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Daehan Solutions Georgia, LLC. $3,500 GA Mapei Corporation $3,500 FL International Automotive Components (Iac) $3,500 MI Tiffany and Company $3,500 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bridgford Food Processing of Texas LP 3 insp. Dallas, TX Primus Marble INC. 3 insp. Pacoima, CA Sanco, INC. 3 insp. Dalton, GA R. Lang Company, INC. 3 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sure-Trac
Markle, IN
0 inspections $0
Mongiardo Studio Inc
Great Barrington, MA
0 inspections $0
MG Foods
Middletown, PA
3 inspections $5,000
Kapstone Containers
Yakima, WA
0 inspections $0
Dawson Metal Company, INC.
Jamestown, NY
2 inspections $5,000

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What to do with this record

Use Jernberg Industries's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Jernberg Industries against Sure-Trac, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Jernberg Industries's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Jernberg Industries also carries $1,500 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 Jernberg Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jernberg Industries's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Jernberg Industries have? ▼
Jernberg Industries has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Jernberg Industries had? ▼
Jernberg Industries has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-07 and the most recent on 2013-03-12. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jernberg Industries? ▼
Jernberg Industries has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,500 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Jernberg Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jernberg Industries has 1 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 Jernberg Industries been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Jernberg Industries, resulting in $1,500 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Jernberg Industries operate in? ▼
Jernberg Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331221). 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 Jernberg Industries owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Jernberg Industries 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 $1,500 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Jernberg Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jernberg Industries ranks #64,975 (the lower 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 Jernberg Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jernberg Industries's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 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, Sure-Trac in Markle, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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