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Manufacturing · Lombard, IL

Tassos Metal, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tassos Metal, INC. ranks #16,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$20,592
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tassos Metal, INC. in Lombard, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,592. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tassos Metal, INC. 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Judy Fencecraft, INC. in Bartow, WV is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $20,595 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#16,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 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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How Tassos Metal, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tassos Metal, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,592 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Tassos Metal, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.315.430.545.660.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedART STONE-GRANITE & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MARIETTA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30INLAND EMPIRE TRUSS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19INSINGER MACHINE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 58DALTON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13OLD CASTLE APG NORTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9C.W. BROWN FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18C & B LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7IRONFORM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ADEPT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RUBBER DEVELOPMENT I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36GEMINI GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BLOOMFIELD BAKERS DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ACTAGRO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SHAKESPEARE COMPOSIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FLEXCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARA FOOD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16COASTAL FLANGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FILTRATION GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Tassos Metal, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21
Tassos Metal, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Tassos Metal, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tassos Metal, INC. ranks #8,212 at $20,592 current penalty.

How Tassos Metal, INC. Compares

Tassos Metal, 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-09-17

Last Inspection

2024-10-09

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,864

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $6,864 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$38,193

Current Penalty Amount

$20,592

Penalty Reduction

46.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,601 from the initial assessment of $38,193. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Tassos Metal, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $20,592 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,864 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,592 here).

Extreme Manufacturing LLC $20,593 FL Argo Industries, INC. $20,593 WI Brother's Marble & Granite $20,590 CA Judy Fencecraft, INC. $20,595 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Art Stone-Granite & Marble, INC. 3 insp. Marietta, GA Marietta Corporation 3 insp. Cortland, NY Inland Empire Truss, INC. 3 insp. Perris, CA Insinger Machine Company 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

A&M Cheese
Toledo, OH
0 inspections $0
Extreme Manufacturing LLC
Ocala, FL
3 inspections $20,593
Argo Industries, INC.
Brookfield, WI
3 inspections $20,593
Brother's Marble & Granite
North Hollywood, CA
2 inspections $20,590
Judy Fencecraft, INC.
Bartow, WV
3 inspections $20,595

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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 Tassos Metal, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tassos Metal, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 Tassos Metal, INC. have? ▼
Tassos Metal, INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,592.
How many OSHA inspections has Tassos Metal, INC. had? ▼
Tassos Metal, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-17 and the most recent on 2024-10-09. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tassos Metal, INC.? ▼
Tassos Metal, INC. has been assessed $20,592 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,193 (a 46.1% reduction).
Does Tassos Metal, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tassos Metal, INC. has 15 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 Tassos Metal, INC. operate in? ▼
Tassos Metal, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tassos Metal, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tassos Metal, INC. ranks #16,936 (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 Tassos Metal, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tassos Metal, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,592 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Judy Fencecraft, INC. in Bartow, WV is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,595 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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