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Manufacturing · Franklin Park, IL

Sloan Valve Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sloan Valve Company ranks #3,446 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty53% serious
$65,592
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#3,446
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sloan Valve Company in Franklin Park, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $65,592. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sloan Valve Company 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,446 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Viking Paper Corporation in Toledo, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $65,586 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
52.9%
of violations were serious
#3,446
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 50/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Sloan Valve Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sloan Valve Company runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$65,592 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($65,592) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $65,592 $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 Sloan Valve Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.136.254.372.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHOICE PRODUCTS USA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28NEW WINCUP HOLDINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32DOE RUN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14UNION METAL INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RICE CAPITAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 69TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DIENAMIC TOOL & DIE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19THE FLETCHER-TERRY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42GENERAL MOTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FORMTIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MIL, LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BUZZBALLZ, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUALITY KITCHENS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ADVANCED DRAINAGE SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TEX-TECH INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE FOUNDRY PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41ARTEMIS HOLDINGS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WELDFIT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COTT BEVERAGES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOLEY PRODUCTS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Sloan Valve Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
Sloan Valve Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Sloan Valve Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sloan Valve Company ranks #1,773 at $65,592 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $65,592 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sloan Valve Company Compares

Sloan Valve Company's 5.67 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-28

Last Inspection

2023-10-03

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,864

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $21,864 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

52.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

47.1% 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

$82,280

Current Penalty Amount

$65,592

Penalty Reduction

20.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$65,592

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,688 from the initial assessment of $82,280. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sloan Valve Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sloan Valve Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $65,592 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,864 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sloan Valve Company, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($65,592 here).

Delta Star, INC. $65,590 CA Viking Paper Corporation $65,586 OH Cerro Flow Products LLC $65,586 MO Tepro, INC. $65,600 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Choice Products USA, LLC 3 insp. Eau Claire, WI New Wincup Holdings, INC. 3 insp. Stone Mountain, GA Doe Run Company 3 insp. Boss, MO Union Metal Industries Corporation 3 insp. Canton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Delta Star, INC.
San Carlos, CA
10 inspections $65,590
Viking Paper Corporation
Toledo, OH
4 inspections $65,586
Cerro Flow Products LLC
Saint Louis, MO
3 inspections $65,586
Tepro, INC.
Winchester, TN
7 inspections $65,600
Nikkiso Cryo, INC.
North las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $65,581

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What to do with this record

Use Sloan Valve Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sloan Valve Company against Delta Star, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sloan Valve Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Sloan Valve Company also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Sloan Valve Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sloan Valve Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Sloan Valve Company have? ▼
Sloan Valve Company has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $65,592.
How many OSHA inspections has Sloan Valve Company had? ▼
Sloan Valve Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-28 and the most recent on 2023-10-03. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sloan Valve Company? ▼
Sloan Valve Company has been assessed $65,592 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $82,280 (a 20.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sloan Valve Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sloan Valve Company 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.
Has Sloan Valve Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sloan Valve Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sloan Valve Company operate in? ▼
Sloan Valve Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332919). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Sloan Valve Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sloan Valve Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sloan Valve Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sloan Valve Company ranks #3,446 (the top 5% 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 Sloan Valve Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sloan Valve Company's total OSHA penalty of $65,592 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Viking Paper Corporation in Toledo, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $65,586 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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