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Wholesale Trade · Elk Grove Village, IL

Marathon Technologies, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Marathon Technologies, INC. ranks #17,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty63% serious
$19,600
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Marathon Technologies, INC. in Elk Grove Village, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Marathon Technologies, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, David's Auto Shredding, INC in Mobile, AL is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $19,600 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#17,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Marathon Technologies, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Marathon Technologies, INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$19,600 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Marathon Technologies, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.96.712.518.324.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEE PACKAGING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HANSEN'S TRUCK SALVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7D.B.E. MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ABC METAL RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EXETER-IVANHOE CITRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WAYNE COUNTY FRUIT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CAPTAIN MARDEN'S SEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILL STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANHATTAN BEER DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POLYMER CONCENTRATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRESH THYME FARMERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARDWARE RESOURCES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERITAGE USED CAR AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EMPIRE SENECA RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMBRIDGE STREET MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH TEXAS MOULDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGRO-JAL FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ACME SCRAP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HERITAGE EQUIPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Marathon Technologie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Marathon Technologies, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Marathon Technologies, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Marathon Technologies, INC. sits at penalty rank #819 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($19,600 assessed).

How Marathon Technologies, INC. Compares

Marathon Technologies, INC.'s 8.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-27

Last Inspection

2012-02-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $9,800 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$19,600

Current Penalty Amount

$19,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Marathon Technologies, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Marathon Technologies, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 16 5.5
Total Penalty $19,600 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,800 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,600 here).

Dakota Ag Cooperative $19,600 ND The Mohawk Company $19,600 OH David's Auto Shredding, INC $19,600 AL Atlantic Beverage Company, INC. $19,621 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dee Packaging Solutions, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, DE Hansen's Truck Salvage, INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, LLC 2 insp. Greeley, CO Abc Metal Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dakota Ag Cooperative
Kindred, ND
2 inspections $19,600
The Mohawk Company
Lima, OH
2 inspections $19,600
David's Auto Shredding, INC
Mobile, AL
3 inspections $19,600
J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC
Asheboro, NC
2 inspections $3,000
Atlantic Beverage Company, INC.
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $19,621

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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 Marathon Technologies, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Marathon Technologies, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Marathon Technologies, INC. have? ▼
Marathon Technologies, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Marathon Technologies, INC. had? ▼
Marathon Technologies, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-27 and the most recent on 2012-02-27. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Marathon Technologies, INC.? ▼
Marathon Technologies, INC. has been assessed $19,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Marathon Technologies, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Marathon Technologies, INC. has 10 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 Marathon Technologies, INC. operate in? ▼
Marathon Technologies, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423430). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Marathon Technologies, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Marathon Technologies, INC. ranks #17,995 (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 Marathon Technologies, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Marathon Technologies, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,600 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, David's Auto Shredding, INC in Mobile, AL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $19,600 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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