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Louis Dierzen

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Louis Dierzen has a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty57% serious
$312,745
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#214
of 100,495 penalized employers

Louis Dierzen in Newark, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $312,745. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Louis Dierzen 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 16 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Detyens Shipyards, INC. in North Charleston, SC is another manufacturing employer with 27 OSHA inspections on record and $311,780 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Louis Dierzen compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Louis Dierzen runs far above peers (20.3x 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

$312,745 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($312,745) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $312,745 $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

What the Data Says About Louis Dierzen

The federal enforcement record for Louis Dierzen in Newark, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 28 violations, translating to 14.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 16 (57.1%) were classified as serious, 1 (3.6%) as willful, and 8 (28.6%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $312,745 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $312,745 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $156,373. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (20.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-02-23 to 2017-05-04, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-02-23

Last Inspection

2017-05-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$156,373

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $156,373 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

57.1% of total

1

Willful

3.6% of total

8

Repeat

28.6% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

10.7% 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

$312,745

Current Penalty Amount

$312,745

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Louis Dierzen compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Louis Dierzen Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 28 7.8
Total Penalty $312,745 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $156,373 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louis Dierzen safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Louis Dierzen's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 Louis Dierzen have? ▼
Louis Dierzen has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 1 willful, and 8 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $312,745.
How many OSHA inspections has Louis Dierzen had? ▼
Louis Dierzen has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-23 and the most recent on 2017-05-04. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Louis Dierzen? ▼
Louis Dierzen has been assessed $312,745 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Louis Dierzen have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Louis Dierzen has 16 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 8 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 Louis Dierzen operate in? ▼
Louis Dierzen operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336212). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Louis Dierzen's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Louis Dierzen's total OSHA penalty of $312,745 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (20.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Detyens Shipyards, INC. in North Charleston, SC is a similar manufacturing employer with $311,780 in current penalties.

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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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