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Tella Tool & MFG. CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tella Tool & MFG. CO. ranks #9,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty43% serious
$31,715
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tella Tool & MFG. CO. in Lombard, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,715. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tella Tool & MFG. CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Pride Pak INC. in Medina, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $31,710 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#9,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tella Tool & MFG. CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tella Tool & MFG. CO. runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$31,715 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tella Tool & MFG. CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.99.015.021.127.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBECTON DICKINSON & CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17GRANITE MASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FORT WORTH F&D HEAD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22LEXICON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PRECISION TEXTILES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE CARLSTAR GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SONIC COMPONENT SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17GENERAL SHEET METAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POHL MACHINING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26LMC SLAB AND TILE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CURTISS WRIGHT TARGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOLAR SEAL OF CONNEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CTS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4READY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BLACK LION PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DONNER STEEL WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOBIS NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORGED METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Tella Tool & MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Tella Tool & MFG. CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Tella Tool & MFG. CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Tella Tool & MFG. CO. sits at penalty rank #4,859 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($31,715 assessed).

How Tella Tool & MFG. CO. Compares

Tella Tool & MFG. CO.'s 3.50 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-15

Last Inspection

2015-08-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,858

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $15,858 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

42.9% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$50,850

Current Penalty Amount

$31,715

Penalty Reduction

37.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,135 from the initial assessment of $50,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tella Tool & MFG. CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tella Tool & MFG. CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $31,715 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,858 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tella Tool & MFG. CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,715 here).

Pride Pak INC. $31,710 NY Superior Holding, INC. $31,724 KS Fluidra USA, LLC $31,729 FL Williams Form Engineering CORP. $31,700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Becton Dickinson & CO. 2 insp. Holdrege, NE Granite Masters, INC. 2 insp. Suwanee, GA Fort Worth F&D Head Company 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX Lexicon, INC. 2 insp. Armorel, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pride Pak INC.
Medina, NY
4 inspections $31,710
Superior Holding, INC.
Hutchinson, KS
2 inspections $31,724
Plastipak Packaging, INC.
Champaign, IL
4 inspections $31,704
Fluidra USA, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
4 inspections $31,729
Williams Form Engineering CORP.
Comstock Park, MI
5 inspections $31,700

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What to do with this record

Use Tella Tool & MFG. CO.'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 Tella Tool & MFG. CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tella Tool & MFG. CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Tella Tool & MFG. CO. have? ▼
Tella Tool & MFG. CO. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,715.
How many OSHA inspections has Tella Tool & MFG. CO. had? ▼
Tella Tool & MFG. CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-15 and the most recent on 2015-08-25. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tella Tool & MFG. CO.? ▼
Tella Tool & MFG. CO. has been assessed $31,715 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,850 (a 37.6% reduction).
Does Tella Tool & MFG. CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tella Tool & MFG. CO. has 3 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Tella Tool & MFG. CO. operate in? ▼
Tella Tool & MFG. CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tella Tool & MFG. CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tella Tool & MFG. CO. ranks #9,778 (the top 10% 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 Tella Tool & MFG. CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tella Tool & MFG. CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $31,715 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pride Pak INC. in Medina, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,710 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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