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Manufacturing · Joliet, IL

L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. ranks #43,612 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,467
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,612
of 99,447 penalized employers

L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. in Joliet, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,467. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,612 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Interfor U.S. INC. in Thomaston, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,469 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#43,612
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,467 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.220.430.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEXTEEL SAHA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27REMINGTON ARMS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39AGILEX FLAVORS & FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18REPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NIKKISO CRYO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCE PAPER BOX CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JUNIPER ELBOW CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MATT BREWING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEBAUFRE BAKERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23MIL-SPEC PACKAGING O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIAMOND SPAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHWARK METAL MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHEMIPLASTICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12J.H. ROUTH PACKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOOL SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CENTURION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAC LTT STAINLESS DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ORNUA (WHITEHALL) IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FRANKLIN INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3L. Surges Custom Woo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. sits at penalty rank #19,027 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,467 assessed).

How L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. Compares

L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-04-10

Last Inspection

2025-01-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,734

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,734 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$12,445

Current Penalty Amount

$7,467

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,978 from the initial assessment of $12,445. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $7,467 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,734 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,467 here).

T & L Custom Cabinetry $7,466 ND Interfor U.S. INC. $7,469 GA Schreiber Foods, Incorporated $7,469 PA Itw Lakeville Operation $7,470 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nexteel Saha, LLC 2 insp. Crosby, TX Remington Arms Company, LLC 2 insp. Ilion, NY Agilex Flavors & Fragrances INC 2 insp. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Republic Engineered Products 2 insp. Canton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Perdue Acoustics
Amarillo, TX
0 inspections $0
T & L Custom Cabinetry
Dickinson, ND
2 inspections $7,466
Interfor U.S. INC.
Thomaston, GA
3 inspections $7,469
Schreiber Foods, Incorporated
Shippensburg, PA
2 inspections $7,469
Itw Lakeville Operation
Lakeville, CT
2 inspections $7,470

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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 L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. have? ▼
L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,467.
How many OSHA inspections has L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. had? ▼
L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-10 and the most recent on 2025-01-29. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC.? ▼
L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. has been assessed $7,467 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,445 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. has 4 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 L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. operate in? ▼
L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC. ranks #43,612 (the upper 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 L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
L. Surges Custom Woodwork, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,467 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, Interfor U.S. INC. in Thomaston, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,469 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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