Manufacturing · Riverdale, IL

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. ranks #28,043 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,893
OSHA penalties: 25
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #28,043
of 99,447 penalized employers

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. in Riverdale, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,893. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,043 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Techniplas LLC in Ankeny, IA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,891 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection: 56.0%
of violations were serious: #28,043
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$12,893
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,893 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC..

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. is the #13,025 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,893).

How Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. Compares

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC.'s 6.25 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-07-08

Last Inspection

2012-01-10

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,223

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $3,223 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

56.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

4.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$15,419

Current Penalty Amount

$12,893

Penalty Reduction

16.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,526 from the initial assessment of $15,419. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	25	8.0
Total Penalty	$12,893	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,223	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,893 here).

Avalon Papers, LLC $12,894 WI Pacific Alloy Casting Company, INC. $12,895 CA Haas Door Company $12,891 OH Techniplas LLC $12,891 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Venture Metals, LLC 4 insp. Dallas, TX HK Cooperative, INC. 4 insp. Sandusky, OH Royal Oak Enterprises LLC 4 insp. Branson, MO Madix, INC. 4 insp. Goodwater, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Avalon Papers, LLC

Oshkosh, WI

2 inspections $12,894

Pacific Alloy Casting Company, INC.

South Gate, CA

2 inspections $12,895

Haas Door Company

Wauseon, OH

3 inspections $12,891

Techniplas LLC

Ankeny, IA

2 inspections $12,891

Graham White

Salem, VA

2 inspections $12,890

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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 Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 4 inspections, including 14 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 Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. have? ▼

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,893.

How many OSHA inspections has Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. had? ▼

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-08 and the most recent on 2012-01-10. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC.? ▼

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. has been assessed $12,893 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,419 (a 16.4% reduction).

Does Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. has 14 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. operate in? ▼

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC. ranks #28,043 (the upper 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 Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,893 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Techniplas LLC in Ankeny, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,891 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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