Manufacturing · Macomb, IL

NTN-Bower Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), NTN-Bower Corporation ranks #5,572 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 19 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty89% serious
$47,165
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#5,572
of 99,447 penalized employers

NTN-Bower Corporation in Macomb, IL has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected NTN-Bower Corporation 8 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,572 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, RWS Manufacturing INC. in Queensbury, NY is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $47,210 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
89.5%
of violations were serious
#5,572
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How NTN-Bower Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows NTN-Bower Corporation runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$47,165 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 NTN-Bower Corporation.

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NTN-Bower Corporation has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

NTN-Bower Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, NTN-Bower Corporation sits at penalty rank #2,832 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($47,165 assessed).

How NTN-Bower Corporation Compares

NTN-Bower Corporation's 2.38 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 (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2011-03-28

Last Inspection

2026-01-28

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,896

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $5,896 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

89.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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

$81,901

Current Penalty Amount

$47,165

Penalty Reduction

42.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $34,736 from the initial assessment of $81,901. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How NTN-Bower Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric NTN-Bower Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $47,165 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,896 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NTN-Bower Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, NTN-Bower Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 19 violations across 8 inspections, including 17 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 NTN-Bower Corporation have?
NTN-Bower Corporation has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,165.
How many OSHA inspections has NTN-Bower Corporation had?
NTN-Bower Corporation has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-28 and the most recent on 2026-01-28. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for NTN-Bower Corporation?
NTN-Bower Corporation has been assessed $47,165 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $81,901 (a 42.4% reduction).
Does NTN-Bower Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. NTN-Bower Corporation has 17 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 NTN-Bower Corporation operate in?
NTN-Bower Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does NTN-Bower Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, NTN-Bower Corporation ranks #5,572 (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 NTN-Bower Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
NTN-Bower Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $47,165 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, RWS Manufacturing INC. in Queensbury, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $47,210 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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