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Manufacturing · Blue Island, IL

K.D.K. Upset Forging Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), K.D.K. Upset Forging Company ranks #85,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,104
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

K.D.K. Upset Forging Company in Blue Island, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,104. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected K.D.K. Upset Forging Company 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, S. Gager Industries, INC. in Jacksonville, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,105 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#85,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How K.D.K. Upset Forging Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows K.D.K. Upset Forging Company runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$1,104 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 K.D.K. Upset Forging Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0027.555.082.6110.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACCURATE ENERGETIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 105PRINCE ERACHEM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56KTI INC DBA RIALTO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PALLET LOGISTICS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRANSPORTATION & TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 58OLD BRIDGE CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE LAKEWOOD BRICK A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23INTERNATIONAL PAPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NIAGARA FABRICATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LEX PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE L.S. STARRETT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FUSION FURNITURE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RICHMOND BAKING OF G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WESTROCK CP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCIOTO SIGN CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FIELDALE FARMS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE TAPCO TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRI-STATE INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23IMMEC MACHINE & WELD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOHN ROCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5K.D.K. Upset Forging…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
K.D.K. Upset Forging Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

K.D.K. Upset Forging Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, K.D.K. Upset Forging Company sits at penalty rank #32,061 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,104 assessed).

How K.D.K. Upset Forging Company Compares

K.D.K. Upset Forging Company's 1.50 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 (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-19

Last Inspection

2011-09-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$552

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $552 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,575

Current Penalty Amount

$1,104

Penalty Reduction

29.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $471 from the initial assessment of $1,575. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How K.D.K. Upset Forging Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric K.D.K. Upset Forging Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $1,104 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $552 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for K.D.K. Upset Forging Company, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,104 here).

Dura-Mark INC. $1,103 ID Wahlcometroflex INC. $1,103 ME S. Gager Industries, INC. $1,105 FL Multi Precision Detail $1,105 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC 2 insp. MC Ewen, TN Prince Erachem LLC 2 insp. New Johnsonville, TN Kti INC DBA Rialto Concrete Products 2 insp. Rialto, CA Pallet Logistics of America, LLC 2 insp. Dallas, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gitman & Co.
Ashland, PA
0 inspections $0
Dura-Mark INC.
Blackfoot, ID
2 inspections $1,103
Wahlcometroflex INC.
Lewiston, ME
2 inspections $1,103
Harris IT Services
Colorado Springs, CO
0 inspections $0
S. Gager Industries, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $1,105

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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 K.D.K. Upset Forging Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, K.D.K. Upset Forging Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does K.D.K. Upset Forging Company have? ▼
K.D.K. Upset Forging Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,104.
How many OSHA inspections has K.D.K. Upset Forging Company had? ▼
K.D.K. Upset Forging Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-19 and the most recent on 2011-09-27. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for K.D.K. Upset Forging Company? ▼
K.D.K. Upset Forging Company has been assessed $1,104 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,575 (a 29.9% reduction).
What industry does K.D.K. Upset Forging Company operate in? ▼
K.D.K. Upset Forging Company 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 K.D.K. Upset Forging Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, K.D.K. Upset Forging Company ranks #85,244 (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 K.D.K. Upset Forging Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
K.D.K. Upset Forging Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,104 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, S. Gager Industries, INC. in Jacksonville, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,105 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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