Manufacturing · Fulton, IL

Pallet Recovery, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pallet Recovery, INC. ranks #22,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$15,780
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pallet Recovery, INC. in Fulton, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,780. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pallet Recovery, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Oldcastle Apg South, INC. in Conley, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,783 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#22,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pallet Recovery, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pallet Recovery, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,780 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pallet Recovery, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.04.513.021.530.038.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST MARINE, LLC, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35SOUTH MARINE SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT DANE - WAYNE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TWINCRAFT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ANDOVER HEALTHCARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DELEK REFINING, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOLLYFRONTIER ELDORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHERRY CRUSHED CONCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PIONEER TOOL & DIE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EVERLASTING SURFACES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BAUER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CASSANO MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRACHTE SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28FCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POLYCHEM OMS SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37SMURFIT STONE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PROTEIN FOR PETS OPC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HOME PRIDE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Pallet Recovery, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Pallet Recovery, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Pallet Recovery, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Pallet Recovery, INC. sits at penalty rank #10,842 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,780 assessed).

How Pallet Recovery, INC. Compares

Pallet Recovery, INC.'s 3.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-04-03

Last Inspection

2018-04-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,890

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $7,890 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$35,107

Current Penalty Amount

$15,780

Penalty Reduction

55.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,327 from the initial assessment of $35,107. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Pallet Recovery, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $15,780 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,890 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Pallet Recovery, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Pallet Recovery, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Pallet Recovery, INC. have?
Pallet Recovery, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,780.
How many OSHA inspections has Pallet Recovery, INC. had?
Pallet Recovery, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-03 and the most recent on 2018-04-11. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pallet Recovery, INC.?
Pallet Recovery, INC. has been assessed $15,780 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,107 (a 55.1% reduction).
Does Pallet Recovery, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Pallet Recovery, INC. has 5 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 Pallet Recovery, INC. operate in?
Pallet Recovery, 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.
Where does Pallet Recovery, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pallet Recovery, INC. ranks #22,828 (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 Pallet Recovery, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Pallet Recovery, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,780 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oldcastle Apg South, INC. in Conley, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,783 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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