Manufacturing · Monticello, IL

Soy City Sock CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Soy City Sock CO., INC. ranks #50,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty93% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,860
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #50,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Soy City Sock CO., INC. in Monticello, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,860. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Soy City Sock CO., INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Pipe Reclamation INC. in Odessa, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,861 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection: 92.9%
of violations were serious: #50,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Soy City Sock CO., INC.

$5,860
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Soy City Sock CO., INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,860 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Soy City Sock CO., INC..

Soy City Sock CO., INC. has 2 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.

Soy City Sock CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Soy City Sock CO., INC. ranks #21,599 at $5,860 current penalty.

How Soy City Sock CO., INC. Compares

Soy City Sock CO., INC.'s 7.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-02-24

Last Inspection

2015-10-02

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,930

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $2,930 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

92.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,860

Penalty Reduction

46.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,140 from the initial assessment of $11,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Soy City Sock CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Soy City Sock CO., INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	14	8.0
Total Penalty	$5,860	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,930	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Soy City Sock CO., INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,860 here).

Worley Machine Enterprises, INC. $5,860 VA Plastic Specialties and Technologies, INC. $5,860 NV Pipe Reclamation INC. $5,861 TX Multnomah Yacht Repair LLC $5,857 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Larose Industries, LLC 2 insp. Fayette, OH Optima Stantron CORP. Div of Elma Electronic INC. 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Advantage Powder Coating, INC. 2 insp. Defiance, OH Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. 2 insp. Watertown, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Worley Machine Enterprises, INC.

Woolwine, VA

2 inspections $5,860

Plastic Specialties and Technologies, INC.

Sparks, NV

2 inspections $5,860

Pipe Reclamation INC.

Odessa, TX

2 inspections $5,861

Multnomah Yacht Repair LLC

Portland, OR

8 inspections $5,857

Thoren Caging Systems, INC.

Hazleton, PA

3 inspections $5,863

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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 Soy City Sock CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Soy City Sock CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Soy City Sock CO., INC. have? ▼

Soy City Sock CO., INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,860.

How many OSHA inspections has Soy City Sock CO., INC. had? ▼

Soy City Sock CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-24 and the most recent on 2015-10-02. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Soy City Sock CO., INC.? ▼

Soy City Sock CO., INC. has been assessed $5,860 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,000 (a 46.7% reduction).

Does Soy City Sock CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Soy City Sock CO., INC. has 13 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 Soy City Sock CO., INC. operate in? ▼

Soy City Sock CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Soy City Sock CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Soy City Sock CO., INC. ranks #50,825 (the lower 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 Soy City Sock CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Soy City Sock CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,860 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pipe Reclamation INC. in Odessa, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,861 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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