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Wholesale Trade · Chicago, IL

Omni Materials, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Omni Materials, INC. ranks #10,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$30,000
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Omni Materials, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Omni Materials, INC. 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious - 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, Industrial Plastic Recycling Inc. in South Holland, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Omni Materials, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Omni Materials, INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$30,000 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Omni Materials, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE HOME DEPOT #8938, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7C M HOLTZINGER FRUIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BLUELINX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WELLSTON SCRAP METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KLEIN STEEL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORTHERN METAL RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISTRIBUTION INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOAM FACTORY, INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CANNON STRUCTURES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VALLEY GRAIN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PERRIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ANIMAL HEALTH INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2W.B. JOHNSTON GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOTION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LTD EXTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BODOW RECYLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHEX FINER FOODS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HILLANDALE FARMS OHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHLAND FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3F.W. WEBB COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Omni Materials, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Omni Materials, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Omni Materials, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Omni Materials, INC. sits at penalty rank #435 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($30,000 assessed).

How Omni Materials, INC. Compares

Omni Materials, INC.'s 11.00 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-19

Last Inspection

2020-12-11

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $15,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

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

$54,183

Current Penalty Amount

$30,000

Penalty Reduction

44.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,183 from the initial assessment of $54,183. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Omni Materials, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Omni Materials, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 22 5.5
Total Penalty $30,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,000 here).

US Foods, INC. $30,000 NJ Surya, INC $30,000 GA Scranton Equity Exchange $30,000 ND United Fruit & Produce Company $30,027 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Home Depot #8938 2 insp. Kenai, AK C M Holtzinger Fruit CO LLC 2 insp. Yakima, WA Bluelinx Corporation 2 insp. Denville, NJ Wellston Scrap Metal, LLC 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

US Foods, INC.
Perth Amboy, NJ
5 inspections $30,000
Surya, INC
Calhoun, GA
4 inspections $30,000
Scranton Equity Exchange
Scranton, ND
3 inspections $30,000
United Fruit & Produce Company
Saint Louis, MO
3 inspections $30,027
Industrial Plastic Recycling Inc.
South Holland, IL
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 Omni Materials, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Omni Materials, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 22 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 Omni Materials, INC. have? ▼
Omni Materials, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Omni Materials, INC. had? ▼
Omni Materials, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-19 and the most recent on 2020-12-11. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Omni Materials, INC.? ▼
Omni Materials, INC. has been assessed $30,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,183 (a 44.6% reduction).
Does Omni Materials, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Omni Materials, INC. has 22 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 Omni Materials, INC. operate in? ▼
Omni Materials, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Omni Materials, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Omni Materials, INC. ranks #10,559 (the top quarter 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 Omni Materials, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Omni Materials, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $30,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Industrial Plastic Recycling Inc. in South Holland, IL is a similar wholesale trade 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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