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Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC ranks #23,319 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty82% serious
$15,481
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#23,319
of 99,447 penalized employers

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC in Riverdale, IL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,481. 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, LLC 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,319 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Flowers Baking Company of Lenexa LLC in Lenexa, KS is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,481 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#23,319
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC 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

$15,481 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 Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGILSTER-MARY LEE COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13WALPOLE OUTDOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19SIGNATURE BUILDING S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15LACTALIS AMERICAN GR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HAYSITE REINFORCED P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12WESTERN REFINING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TRUTH HARDWARE CORP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11T & C STAINLESS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MILLER INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12PEPPERIDGE FARM INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ALLSTATE CAN CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BIG TEX TRAILER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39LANDMARK PLASTIC COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7IDAHO-PACIFIC CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16INDUSTRIAL METAL FAB…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18COOPER FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2PRODUCTION PATTERN &…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30TAC MANUFACTURING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5Riverdale Plating & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC has 5 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.

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC ranks #11,072 at $15,481 current penalty.

How Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC Compares

Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC's 2.20 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

5

First Inspection

2014-03-05

Last Inspection

2023-03-22

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,096

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $3,096 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$24,216

Current Penalty Amount

$15,481

Penalty Reduction

36.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,735 from the initial assessment of $24,216. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $15,481 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,096 $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, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,481 here).

Flowers Baking Company of Lenexa LLC $15,481 KS American Metals Stamping, L.L.C. $15,480 NY North Canton Plastics INC. $15,480 OH F & M Tool & Plastics, INC. $15,483 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation 5 insp. Perryville, MO Walpole Outdoors, LLC 5 insp. Pittsfield, ME Signature Building Systems of Pennsylvania, LLC 5 insp. Moosic, PA Lactalis American Group, INC 5 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Flowers Baking Company of Lenexa LLC
Lenexa, KS
3 inspections $15,481
Bulldog Steel
Clyde, TX
0 inspections $0
American Metals Stamping, L.L.C.
Rome, NY
2 inspections $15,480
North Canton Plastics INC.
Canton, OH
2 inspections $15,480
F & M Tool & Plastics, INC.
Leominster, MA
2 inspections $15,483

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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, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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, LLC have? ▼
Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,481.
How many OSHA inspections has Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC had? ▼
Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-05 and the most recent on 2023-03-22. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC? ▼
Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC has been assessed $15,481 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,216 (a 36.1% reduction).
Does Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC has 9 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 Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC operate in? ▼
Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC 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, LLC 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, LLC ranks #23,319 (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 Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Riverdale Plating & Heat Treating, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $15,481 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flowers Baking Company of Lenexa LLC in Lenexa, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,481 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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