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Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois ranks #9,067 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty86% serious
$33,369
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,067
of 99,447 penalized employers

Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois in Franklin Park, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,369. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,067 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carbon Activated Corp. in Buffalo, NY is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#9,067
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 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 Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$33,369 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.011.822.533.244.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTROCK COMPANY OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CORROSION CONTROL SP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WAIAKEA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14JBS SWIFT & CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SAMUEL, SON & CO. (U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MCDOWELL PACKAGING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AQUA TREATMENT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MASON ROAD SHEET MET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JONES STONE & MARBLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TOTAL ENERGIES HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DUREZ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TALOFA SYSTEMS AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RELCO LOCOMOTIVES IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MULCH MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CHANEY MATERIALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3US FIBERS A DIVISION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23JEFFCO FIBRES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BEST EQUIPMENT TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42INTERPRINT INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Select Surfaces INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois is the #4,532 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($33,369).

How Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois Compares

Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois's 4.67 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-04-28

Last Inspection

2026-03-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,123

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $11,123 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$47,669

Current Penalty Amount

$33,369

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,300 from the initial assessment of $47,669. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $33,369 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,123 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,369 here).

Wabtec US Rail, INC. $33,370 PA D&W Fine Pack, LLC . $33,380 NE Tulip Richardson Corporation $33,354 WI Ashworth Bros., INC. $33,388 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Westrock Company of Texas 3 insp. Greenville, TX Corrosion Control Specialists, INC. 3 insp. Bayonne, NJ Waiakea INC 3 insp. Hilo, HI JBS Swift & CO 3 insp. Marshalltown, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wabtec US Rail, INC.
Erie, PA
7 inspections $33,370
Carbon Activated Corp.
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0
Adabyfly INC
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
D&W Fine Pack, LLC .
Fort Calhoun, NE
3 inspections $33,380
Reborn, Inc.
South El Monte, CA
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 Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois have? ▼
Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,369.
How many OSHA inspections has Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois had? ▼
Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-04-28 and the most recent on 2026-03-18. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois? ▼
Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois has been assessed $33,369 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,669 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois has 12 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 Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois operate in? ▼
Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois ranks #9,067 (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 Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois's total OSHA penalty of $33,369 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carbon Activated Corp. in Buffalo, NY is a similar manufacturing 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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