Wholesale Trade · Addison, IL

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. ranks #402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty45% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$235,000
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. in Addison, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $235,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - 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, Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC in Janesville, WI is another wholesale trade employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $243,330 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 45.5%
of violations were serious: #402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$235,000
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. runs far above peers (25.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$235,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC..

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. is the #15 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($235,000).

How Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. Compares

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC.'s 5.50 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 far above peers (25.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-02-09

Last Inspection

2016-02-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$117,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $117,500 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

45.5% of total

Willful

18.2% of total

Repeat

36.4% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$329,400

Current Penalty Amount

$235,000

Penalty Reduction

28.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $94,400 from the initial assessment of $329,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	11	5.5
Total Penalty	$235,000	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$117,500	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($235,000 here).

Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC $243,330 WI Western Bee Supplies, INC. $250,484 MT Rail Modal Group LLC $215,000 NE Tav Holdings, INC. $256,182 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Alliance 2 insp. Bridgeport, NE Donald R. Kleine 2 insp. New Castle, PA DS Fibertech CORP. 2 insp. Santee, CA Morcore Roofing, LLC 2 insp. Lake Charles, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

3 inspections $241,500

Littlejohn Grain, INC.

Westfield, IL

2 inspections $243,000

Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC

Janesville, WI

10 inspections $243,330

M&F Metal Services, LLC

Houston, TX

0 inspections $0

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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 Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. have? ▼

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 2 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $235,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. had? ▼

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-09 and the most recent on 2016-02-25. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC.? ▼

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. has been assessed $235,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $329,400 (a 28.7% reduction).

Does Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. has 5 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 4 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 Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. operate in? ▼

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423830). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. ranks #402 (the top 1% 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 Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $235,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (25.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC in Janesville, WI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $243,330 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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