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Manufacturing · ST. Charles, IL

Surface Solutions, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Surface Solutions, INC. ranks #28,768 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,520
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,768
of 99,447 penalized employers

Surface Solutions, INC. in ST. Charles, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Surface Solutions, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,768 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Empire Safe CO. INC. in Bronx, NY is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $12,520 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#28,768
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Surface Solutions, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Surface Solutions, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$12,520 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Surface Solutions, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0213243546OSHA inspectionsViolations citedXYLEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AGRO FARMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44THE FOUNTAINHEAD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43ZIMMER TRABECULAR ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WACO MFG., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18VIGOR INDUSTRIAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEECHERS HANDMADE CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HILFIKER PIPE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NVP HOSPITALITY DESI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28T & S HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARDINAL GLASS INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EDWIN B. STIMPSON CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIFIA FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ASHWORTH BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHARTPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FAUQUIER'S FINEST CU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PRECISION MACHINE OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Surface Solutions, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Surface Solutions, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Surface Solutions, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Surface Solutions, INC. ranks #13,322 at $12,520 current penalty.

How Surface Solutions, INC. Compares

Surface Solutions, INC.'s 6.00 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-05

Last Inspection

2010-11-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $6,260 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

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

$23,400

Current Penalty Amount

$12,520

Penalty Reduction

46.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,880 from the initial assessment of $23,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Surface Solutions, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Surface Solutions, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $12,520 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,260 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Surface Solutions, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,520 here).

Empire Safe CO. INC. $12,520 NY Cannonsville Lumber, INC. $12,524 NY Ivy Creek Custom Cabinetry, Incorporated $12,515 PA Jones Plastic & Engineering Company LLC $12,525 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Xylem, INC. 2 insp. Pewaukee, WI Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC. 2 insp. Spring Hill, TN Agro Farma, INC. 2 insp. New Berlin, NY The Fountainhead Group, INC. 2 insp. New York Mills, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Advanced Mineral Products INC.
Streator, IL
2 inspections $12,520
Empire Safe CO. INC.
Bronx, NY
5 inspections $12,520
Trinity Packaging Corporation
Rocky Mount, VA
1 inspections $7,574
AlphaGraphics
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
Cannonsville Lumber, INC.
Deposit, NY
4 inspections $12,524

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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 Surface Solutions, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Surface Solutions, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Surface Solutions, INC. have? ▼
Surface Solutions, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Surface Solutions, INC. had? ▼
Surface Solutions, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-05 and the most recent on 2010-11-15. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Surface Solutions, INC.? ▼
Surface Solutions, INC. has been assessed $12,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,400 (a 46.5% reduction).
Does Surface Solutions, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Surface Solutions, INC. 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 Surface Solutions, INC. operate in? ▼
Surface Solutions, INC. 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 Surface Solutions, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Surface Solutions, INC. ranks #28,768 (the upper 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 Surface Solutions, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Surface Solutions, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,520 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, Empire Safe CO. INC. in Bronx, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,520 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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