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Nevarez Pallets, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nevarez Pallets, INC. ranks #76,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,989
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#76,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nevarez Pallets, INC. in Elgin, IL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,989. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $25,057 in back wages owed to 8 affected 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 Nevarez Pallets, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $25,057 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. For comparison, S & M Fashion, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#76,928
of 99,447 penalized employers
$25,057
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $25K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($25K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Nevarez Pallets, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nevarez Pallets, INC. runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$1,989 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Nevarez Pallets, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRECON MARINE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DUCTCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4DAEHAN SOLUTIONS ALA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SO ONO FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LEO'S PALLETS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3WEST COAST MACHINING…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7LOTTE CHEMICAL ALABA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LEGACY HOUSING, LTD., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SKYLINE STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ROBSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11CAHOON FARMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7ANHOLT TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2WONDER BAGELS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ELEVATION BRANDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN ASPHALT PAV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4PERMOCAST CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCED CABLE TIES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SCHUCO USA LLLP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Nevarez Pallets, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Nevarez Pallets, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation 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.

Nevarez Pallets, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Nevarez Pallets, INC. sits at penalty rank #29,808 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,989 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Nevarez Pallets, INC. at rank #1,306 of 4,429 employers ($25,057 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,989 OSHA penalties plus $25,057 WHD back wages (92.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Nevarez Pallets, INC. Compares

Nevarez Pallets, INC.'s 1.00 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 well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2018-10-15

Last Inspection

2018-10-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,989

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,989 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$2,842

Current Penalty Amount

$1,989

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$27,046

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $853 from the initial assessment of $2,842. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$25,057
Employees Affected
8
WHD Violations
9
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,132
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$25,057

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Nevarez Pallets, INC. owed $25,057 in back wages to 8 employees across 1 case and 9 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nevarez Pallets, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nevarez Pallets, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $1,989 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,989 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,989 here).

Maven Solutions LLC. $1,989 OH Alwin Manufacturing $1,989 WI Lane Enterprises, INC. $1,989 PA Nadine Corporation $1,990 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Precon Marine 1 insp. Chesapeake, VA Ductco, LLC 1 insp. Bloomfield, CT Daehan Solutions Alabama, LLC 1 insp. Hope Hull, AL Central Valley Meat 1 insp. Hanford, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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4 inspections $27,040
Ventra Salem, LLC
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5 inspections $27,039
S & M Fashion, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $27,037

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What to do with this record

Use Nevarez Pallets, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Nevarez Pallets, INC. against Bilt Best Windows & Doors, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Nevarez Pallets, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Nevarez Pallets, INC. also carries $25,057 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 Nevarez Pallets, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nevarez Pallets, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Nevarez Pallets, INC. have? ▼
Nevarez Pallets, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,989.
How many OSHA inspections has Nevarez Pallets, INC. had? ▼
Nevarez Pallets, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-15 and the most recent on 2018-10-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nevarez Pallets, INC.? ▼
Nevarez Pallets, INC. has been assessed $1,989 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,842 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $25,057 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Nevarez Pallets, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nevarez Pallets, INC. has 1 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 Nevarez Pallets, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Nevarez Pallets, INC., resulting in $25,057 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Nevarez Pallets, INC. operate in? ▼
Nevarez Pallets, INC. 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 Nevarez Pallets, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Nevarez Pallets, INC. 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 $25,057 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Nevarez Pallets, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nevarez Pallets, INC. ranks #76,928 (the lower 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 Nevarez Pallets, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nevarez Pallets, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,989 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, S & M Fashion, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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