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Two Brothers Brewing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Two Brothers Brewing Company has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$6,650
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$11,501
Back wages owed

Two Brothers Brewing Company in Warrenville, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,650. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 13 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Two Brothers Brewing Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 $11,501 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Chelsea Building Products, INC. in Oakmont, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,147 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
53%
of penalized employers rank lower
$11,501
in back wages recovered

How Two Brothers Brewing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Two Brothers Brewing Company runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,650 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Two Brothers Brewing Company

The federal enforcement record for Two Brothers Brewing Company in Warrenville, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (83.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $13,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,650 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,325. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $11,501 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2014-02-19 to 2014-02-27, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-19

Last Inspection

2014-02-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,325

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,325 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$13,300

Current Penalty Amount

$6,650

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$18,151

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,650 from the initial assessment of $13,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$11,501
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
13
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,046
Avg Back Wages per Case
$11,501

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Two Brothers Brewing Company owed $11,501 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 13 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 Two Brothers Brewing Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Two Brothers Brewing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 6 7.8
Total Penalty $6,650 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,325 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Two Brothers Brewing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Two Brothers Brewing Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Two Brothers Brewing Company have? ▼
Two Brothers Brewing Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Two Brothers Brewing Company had? ▼
Two Brothers Brewing Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-19 and the most recent on 2014-02-27. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Two Brothers Brewing Company? ▼
Two Brothers Brewing Company has been assessed $6,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,300 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $11,501 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Two Brothers Brewing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Two Brothers Brewing Company has 5 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.
Has Two Brothers Brewing Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Two Brothers Brewing Company, resulting in $11,501 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Two Brothers Brewing Company operate in? ▼
Two Brothers Brewing Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312120). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Two Brothers Brewing Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Two Brothers Brewing Company 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 $11,501 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Two Brothers Brewing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Two Brothers Brewing Company's total OSHA penalty of $6,650 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chelsea Building Products, INC. in Oakmont, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,147 in current penalties.

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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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