Manufacturing · Maywood, IL

TRY Our Pallets, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), TRY Our Pallets, INC. ranks #27,558 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$13,100
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #27,558
of 99,447 penalized employers

TRY Our Pallets, INC. in Maywood, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,100. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected TRY Our Pallets, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,558 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $27,250 in back wages owed to 24 affected workers. For comparison, Truck Accessories Group LLC in Milton, PA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $40,350 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #27,558
of 99,447 penalized employers: $27,250
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 53/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $27K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($14K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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TRY Our Pallets, INC.

$13,100
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows TRY Our Pallets, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$13,100 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 TRY Our Pallets, INC..

TRY Our Pallets, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

TRY Our Pallets, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, TRY Our Pallets, INC. ranks #12,822 at $13,100 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, TRY Our Pallets, INC. ranks #1,219 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($27,250).

Combined federal exposure here: $13,100 OSHA penalties plus $27,250 WHD back wages (67.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How TRY Our Pallets, INC. Compares

TRY Our Pallets, INC.'s 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-04-28

Last Inspection

2017-03-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $6,550 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

25.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,588

Current Penalty Amount

$13,100

Penalty Reduction

33.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$40,350

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,488 from the initial assessment of $19,588. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$27,250

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,135

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$13,625

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that TRY Our Pallets, INC. owed $27,250 in back wages to 24 employees across 2 cases and 24 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How TRY Our Pallets, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	TRY Our Pallets, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	8	8.0
Total Penalty	$13,100	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,550	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,100 here).

Alamo Beer Company $13,100 TX Stonemode Granite, LLC $13,100 TX Rapid Engineering INC $13,100 MI Anderson Farms, INC. $13,100 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 2 insp. DE Queen, AR Dynamic Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Watertown, SD Parma Acquisition CORP. 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Commercial Sheet Metal Works INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Milton, PA

4 inspections $40,350

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2 inspections $40,350

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3 inspections $40,353

Border Engine Rebuilders

Midland, TX

0 inspections $0

Daeil USA Corporation

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5 inspections $40,355

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What to do with this record

Use TRY Our Pallets, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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TRY Our Pallets, INC. also carries $27,250 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 TRY Our Pallets, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, TRY Our Pallets, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 TRY Our Pallets, INC. have? ▼

TRY Our Pallets, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,100.

How many OSHA inspections has TRY Our Pallets, INC. had? ▼

TRY Our Pallets, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-28 and the most recent on 2017-03-29. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for TRY Our Pallets, INC.? ▼

TRY Our Pallets, INC. has been assessed $13,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,588 (a 33.1% reduction). Additionally, $27,250 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does TRY Our Pallets, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. TRY Our Pallets, INC. has 6 serious violations, and 2 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.

Has TRY Our Pallets, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against TRY Our Pallets, INC., resulting in $27,250 in back wages owed to 24 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does TRY Our Pallets, INC. operate in? ▼

TRY Our Pallets, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if TRY Our Pallets, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe TRY Our Pallets, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $27,250 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does TRY Our Pallets, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, TRY Our Pallets, INC. ranks #27,558 (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 TRY Our Pallets, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

TRY Our Pallets, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,100 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, Truck Accessories Group LLC in Milton, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,350 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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