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Manufacturing · Des Plaines, IL

Nu-Way Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nu-Way Industries, INC. ranks #7,456 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty64% serious
$38,300
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#7,456
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nu-Way Industries, INC. in Des Plaines, IL has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nu-Way Industries, INC. 10 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.1 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,456 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Marathon Cheese Corporation in Marathon, WI is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $38,286 in current penalties.

1.1
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#7,456
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (1.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Nu-Way Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nu-Way Industries, INC. runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$38,300 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Nu-Way Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.12.715.328.040.653.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNOX US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 49HUMBOLDT SAWMILL COM…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17PMX INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12CABRAS MARINE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 51MAGNITUDE 7 METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 30PRESTAGE FOODS OF IO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19HUBBELL LIGHTING INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16WESTERN EXTRUSIONS C…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 35NIPPON PAPER INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9FRAS-LE NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 39SILGAN CONTAINERS MA…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10AIRXCEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 32ELEMENTIS SPECIALTIE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5TYSON FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10VMI NUTRITION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 23AIRLITE PLASTICS COM…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12THOMSON PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 50STANISLAUS FOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24CDF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18CUSTOM PROCESSING SE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19Nu-Way Industries, I…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11
Nu-Way Industries, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Nu-Way Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Nu-Way Industries, INC. ranks #3,749 at $38,300 current penalty.

How Nu-Way Industries, INC. Compares

Nu-Way Industries, INC.'s 1.10 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 (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-11-23

Last Inspection

2023-11-30

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,830

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.1 violations per visit. That's $3,830 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$97,932

Current Penalty Amount

$38,300

Penalty Reduction

60.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $59,632 from the initial assessment of $97,932. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nu-Way Industries, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nu-Way Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $38,300 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,830 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,300 here).

Cleveland Die & Manufacturing Company $38,300 OH Smith & Wesson Corporation $38,296 ME Polychemie INC. $38,307 PA Wolf Appliance, INC. $38,289 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Nox US, LLC 10 insp. Fostoria, OH Humboldt Sawmill Company LLC 10 insp. Scotia, CA PMX Industries, INC. 10 insp. Cedar Rapids, IA Cabras Marine Corporation 10 insp. Piti, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cleveland Die & Manufacturing Company
Middleburg Heights, OH
3 inspections $38,300
Smith & Wesson Corporation
Houlton, ME
4 inspections $38,296
Polychemie INC.
Taylor, PA
3 inspections $38,307
Wolf Appliance, INC.
Fitchburg, WI
2 inspections $38,289
Marathon Cheese Corporation
Marathon, WI
7 inspections $38,286

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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 Nu-Way Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nu-Way Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 10 inspections, including 7 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 Nu-Way Industries, INC. have? ▼
Nu-Way Industries, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Nu-Way Industries, INC. had? ▼
Nu-Way Industries, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-23 and the most recent on 2023-11-30. This averages 1.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nu-Way Industries, INC.? ▼
Nu-Way Industries, INC. has been assessed $38,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $97,932 (a 60.9% reduction).
Does Nu-Way Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nu-Way Industries, INC. has 7 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 Nu-Way Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Nu-Way Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Nu-Way Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nu-Way Industries, INC. ranks #7,456 (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 Nu-Way Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nu-Way Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $38,300 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Marathon Cheese Corporation in Marathon, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $38,286 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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