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Manufacturing · Crystal Lake, IL

Knaack Manufacturing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Knaack Manufacturing Company ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Knaack Manufacturing Company in Crystal Lake, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Knaack Manufacturing Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. 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, 2 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Autokiniton Plant 1 in Belleville, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Knaack Manufacturing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Knaack Manufacturing Company 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 Knaack Manufacturing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.729.444.058.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTYSON FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHELL CHEMICAL LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STELLAR SNACKS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRAFTSMEN INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLEETWOOD HOMES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13KINGSPAN INSULATED P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18D'ARCY LABORATORIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEERLESS PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3E-Z SPUDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HARTSON ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DAVID PRICE METAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHEMTRADE SOLUTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4S.I. SHREVEPORT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WILEN VEGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOMETHING SWEET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLOBAL FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KEENEY MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORMA PRECISION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUFFALO QUALITY FEED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Knaack Manufacturing…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Knaack Manufacturing Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Knaack Manufacturing Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Knaack Manufacturing Company is the #26,137 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,500).

How Knaack Manufacturing Company Compares

Knaack Manufacturing Company's 1.00 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

2

First Inspection

2011-01-18

Last Inspection

2012-03-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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%

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.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Knaack Manufacturing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $3,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Knaack Manufacturing Company, 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).

Warren Unilube,INC. $3,500 AR Southtec LLC $3,500 TN Vision Associates of Rochester INC $3,500 NY Hercules Machine Tool & Die LLC $3,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tyson Foods INC. 2 insp. Hutchinson, KS Shell Chemical LP 2 insp. Deer Park, TX Stellar Snacks, LLC. 2 insp. Carson City, NV Craftsmen Industries INC 2 insp. Saint Charles, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Warren Unilube,INC.
West Memphis, AR
2 inspections $3,500
Replogle Globes INC.
Broadview, IL
2 inspections $3,500
Southern Fabrication Contractors LLC
Chattanooga, TN
2 inspections $3,500
Pssi
Tyler, TX
0 inspections $0
Autokiniton Plant 1
Belleville, MI
2 inspections $3,500

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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 Knaack Manufacturing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Knaack Manufacturing Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Knaack Manufacturing Company have? ▼
Knaack Manufacturing Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Knaack Manufacturing Company had? ▼
Knaack Manufacturing Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-18 and the most recent on 2012-03-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Knaack Manufacturing Company? ▼
Knaack Manufacturing Company has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Knaack Manufacturing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Knaack Manufacturing Company has 2 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 Knaack Manufacturing Company operate in? ▼
Knaack Manufacturing Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Knaack Manufacturing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Knaack Manufacturing Company 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 Knaack Manufacturing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Knaack Manufacturing Company's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 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, Autokiniton Plant 1 in Belleville, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,500 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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