Manufacturing · Elk Grove Village, IL

Trend Technologies, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trend Technologies, LLC ranks #4,683 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$53,201
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,683
of 99,447 penalized employers

Trend Technologies, LLC in Elk Grove Village, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,201. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Trend Technologies, LLC 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,683 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cornell-Carr Company, INC. in Monroe, CT is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $53,210 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#4,683
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Trend Technologies, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trend Technologies, LLC runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$53,201 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Trend Technologies, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSCHWANS GLOBAL SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 57ISPICE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19MI-T-M CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8STELLA-JONES CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21R-TECH TOOL & MACHIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13FORMATION PLASTICS I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6KEMCO AEROSPACE MANU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11S K LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13J.G. FINNERAN ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12KETTLE CUISINE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HUNTSVILLE AMERICAN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36TOWER INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ALABAMA HEAT EXCHANG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20ADVANCE BRONZE INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FILMTECH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5A & H DUFFY POLISHIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17LAKEVIEW FORGE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11THOMBERT INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4NUTRIENT FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12FUYAO AUTOMOTIVE NOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8Trend Technologies, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15
Trend Technologies, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Trend Technologies, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Trend Technologies, LLC is the #2,382 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($53,201).

How Trend Technologies, LLC Compares

Trend Technologies, LLC's 3.75 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 (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-10-17

Last Inspection

2022-01-21

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $13,300 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.7% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$74,254

Current Penalty Amount

$53,201

Penalty Reduction

28.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,053 from the initial assessment of $74,254. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Trend Technologies, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Trend Technologies, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $53,201 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,300 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Trend Technologies, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,201 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Trend Technologies, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Trend Technologies, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Trend Technologies, LLC have?
Trend Technologies, LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,201.
How many OSHA inspections has Trend Technologies, LLC had?
Trend Technologies, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-17 and the most recent on 2022-01-21. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trend Technologies, LLC?
Trend Technologies, LLC has been assessed $53,201 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,254 (a 28.4% reduction).
Does Trend Technologies, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Trend Technologies, LLC has 10 serious violations, and 1 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 Trend Technologies, LLC operate in?
Trend Technologies, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Trend Technologies, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Trend Technologies, LLC ranks #4,683 (the top 5% 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 Trend Technologies, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Trend Technologies, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $53,201 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cornell-Carr Company, INC. in Monroe, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $53,210 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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