Manufacturing · Momence, IL

Momence Pallet Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Momence Pallet Corporation ranks #6,014 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 16 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty81% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$44,660
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #6,014
of 99,447 penalized employers

Momence Pallet Corporation in Momence, IL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,660. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Momence Pallet Corporation 6 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,014 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, All America Threaded Products, INC. in Lancaster, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $44,663 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection: 81.3%
of violations were serious: #6,014
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Momence Pallet Corpora…

$44,660
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Momence Pallet Corporation runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$44,660 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Momence Pallet Corporation.

Momence Pallet Corporation has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Momence Pallet Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Momence Pallet Corporation sits at penalty rank #3,037 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($44,660 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $44,660 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Momence Pallet Corporation Compares

Momence Pallet Corporation's 2.67 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 well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-11-02

Last Inspection

2026-01-21

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,443

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $7,443 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

81.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$59,136

Current Penalty Amount

$44,660

Penalty Reduction

24.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$44,660

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,476 from the initial assessment of $59,136. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Momence Pallet Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Momence Pallet Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	16	8.0
Total Penalty	$44,660	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,443	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Momence Pallet Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,660 here).

All America Threaded Products, INC. $44,663 PA Viscofan USA, INC. $44,663 AL Belgioioso Cheese, INC. $44,654 WI Agropur INC. $44,653 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Hobbs Bonded Fibers NA, LLC 6 insp. Trenton, TN American Licorice Company 6 insp. Union City, CA North American Container Corporation 6 insp. Adairsville, GA Wiretech INC 6 insp. Commerce, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

All America Threaded Products, INC.

Lancaster, PA

2 inspections $44,663

Viscofan USA, INC.

Montgomery, AL

4 inspections $44,663

Belgioioso Cheese, INC.

Appleton, WI

2 inspections $44,654

Agropur INC.

Appleton, WI

4 inspections $44,653

Bimbo Bakeries USA, INC.

West Hazleton, PA

2 inspections $44,668

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What to do with this record

Use Momence Pallet Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Momence Pallet Corporation against All America Threaded Products, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Momence Pallet Corporation also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Momence Pallet Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Momence Pallet Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 16 violations across 6 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 Momence Pallet Corporation have? ▼

Momence Pallet Corporation has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,660.

How many OSHA inspections has Momence Pallet Corporation had? ▼

Momence Pallet Corporation has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-02 and the most recent on 2026-01-21. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Momence Pallet Corporation? ▼

Momence Pallet Corporation has been assessed $44,660 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,136 (a 24.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Momence Pallet Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Momence Pallet Corporation has 13 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.

Has Momence Pallet Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Momence Pallet Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Momence Pallet Corporation operate in? ▼

Momence Pallet Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Momence Pallet Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Momence Pallet Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Momence Pallet Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Momence Pallet Corporation ranks #6,014 (the top 10% 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 Momence Pallet Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Momence Pallet Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $44,660 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, All America Threaded Products, INC. in Lancaster, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $44,663 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.