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Wholesale Trade · Elk Grove Village, IL

Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC ranks #16,630 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$20,979
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,630
of 99,447 penalized employers

Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC in Elk Grove Village, 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: $20,979. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #16,630 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Plumbers' Supply Company in Newburyport, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#16,630
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 Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$20,979 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLOCCO RECYCLING LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WEINER IRON & METAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OKLAHOMA TIRE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OWENS & MINOR DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KEE SAFETY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EDWARD DON & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INMARK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADMIRAL METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRIAL RESIN REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PEPSICO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LABOLT FARMERS GRAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14JFM INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25CERTCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RUG DOCTOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GUTCHESS HARDWOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SLH METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6S A RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MCI WEST RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16WOODSTOCK FARMS MANU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CAPE SEAFOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Superb Surfaces & De…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC is the #756 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($20,979).

How Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC Compares

Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-11-19

Last Inspection

2025-12-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,993

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $6,993 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$45,678

Current Penalty Amount

$20,979

Penalty Reduction

54.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,699 from the initial assessment of $45,678. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 14 5.5
Total Penalty $20,979 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,993 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,979 here).

JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. $20,967 OH US Steel Corporation Great Lakes Works $21,000 MI Michael Aram INC $21,000 NJ Salt City, INC. $21,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Allocco Recycling LTD. 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Weiner Iron & Metal CORP 3 insp. Pottsville, PA Oklahoma Tire Recyclers, LLC 3 insp. Bristow, OK Owens & Minor Distribution, Incorporated 3 insp. Franklin, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC.
Mingo Junction, OH
5 inspections $20,967
US Steel Corporation Great Lakes Works
Ecorse, MI
10 inspections $21,000
Michael Aram INC
North Bergen, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Salt City, INC.
Westfield, MA
2 inspections $21,000
Plumbers' Supply Company
Newburyport, MA
2 inspections $21,000

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What to do with this record

Use Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC have? ▼
Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,979.
How many OSHA inspections has Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC had? ▼
Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-11-19 and the most recent on 2025-12-10. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC? ▼
Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC has been assessed $20,979 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,678 (a 54.1% reduction).
Does Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC has 14 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 Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC operate in? ▼
Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423320). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC ranks #16,630 (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 Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $20,979 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Plumbers' Supply Company in Newburyport, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $21,000 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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