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KVK Foundry, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), KVK Foundry, INC. ranks #19,068 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty62% serious
$18,600
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,068
of 99,447 penalized employers

KVK Foundry, INC. in Millington, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected KVK Foundry, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,068 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Caliber Mold and Machine in Akron, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,600 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
61.9%
of violations were serious
#19,068
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How KVK Foundry, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows KVK Foundry, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$18,600 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 KVK Foundry, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITHFIELD FARMLAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49AMERICARB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GOODWIN AMMONIA COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21STRAEHLE + HESS USA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALADDIN PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GERDAU AMERISTEEL SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAFESTWAY LABOR FORC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5O.K. INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KYOCERA INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DYNO NOBEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CROFT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FELBRO FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ICELANDIRECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ER SNELL CONTRACTOR,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEW HORIZONS BAKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BREWSTER CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ORIENT & FLUME ART G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YARNELL OPERATIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ELECTRODYNE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ITW GRAPHICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KVK Foundry, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
KVK Foundry, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

KVK Foundry, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, KVK Foundry, INC. ranks #9,158 at $18,600 current penalty.

How KVK Foundry, INC. Compares

KVK Foundry, INC.'s 10.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-06

Last Inspection

2014-03-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $9,300 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

61.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

7

Repeat

33.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.8% 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

$76,128

Current Penalty Amount

$18,600

Penalty Reduction

75.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $57,528 from the initial assessment of $76,128. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric KVK Foundry, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $18,600 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,300 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,600 here).

Pivot Punch Corporation $18,600 NY Gulf Packaging INC. $18,600 AL Caliber Mold and Machine $18,600 OH Diamond Pet Foods $18,600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smithfield Farmland CORP. 2 insp. Tar Heel, NC Americarb, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH Goodwin Ammonia Company 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Straehle + Hess USA INC. 2 insp. Auburn, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pivot Punch Corporation
Lockport, NY
3 inspections $18,600
Gulf Packaging INC.
Bay Minette, AL
2 inspections $18,600
Caliber Mold and Machine
Akron, OH
2 inspections $18,600
Diamond Pet Foods
Lathrop, CA
2 inspections $18,600
Eteron Incorporated
Farmington Hills, MI
2 inspections $18,600

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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 KVK Foundry, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, KVK Foundry, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 KVK Foundry, INC. have? ▼
KVK Foundry, INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,600.
How many OSHA inspections has KVK Foundry, INC. had? ▼
KVK Foundry, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-06 and the most recent on 2014-03-20. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for KVK Foundry, INC.? ▼
KVK Foundry, INC. has been assessed $18,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $76,128 (a 75.6% reduction).
Does KVK Foundry, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. KVK Foundry, INC. has 13 serious violations, and 7 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 KVK Foundry, INC. operate in? ▼
KVK Foundry, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331524). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does KVK Foundry, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, KVK Foundry, INC. ranks #19,068 (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 KVK Foundry, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
KVK Foundry, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,600 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Caliber Mold and Machine in Akron, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,600 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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