Manufacturing · Cicero, IL

United Gasket CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Gasket CORP ranks #11,799 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty62% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$27,600
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #11,799
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Gasket CORP in Cicero, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Gasket CORP 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,799 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Efs Structures in Passaic, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $27,600 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection: 61.5%
of violations were serious: #11,799
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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United Gasket CORP

$27,600
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows United Gasket CORP runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$27,600 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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 United Gasket CORP.

United Gasket CORP has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

United Gasket CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, United Gasket CORP sits at penalty rank #5,841 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($27,600 assessed).

How United Gasket CORP Compares

United Gasket CORP's 3.25 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-04-27

Last Inspection

2016-03-21

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $6,900 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

61.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

7.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$57,050

Current Penalty Amount

$27,600

Penalty Reduction

51.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,450 from the initial assessment of $57,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How United Gasket CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	United Gasket CORP	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	13	8.0
Total Penalty	$27,600	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,900	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Gasket CORP, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,600 here).

Georgia Pacific $27,600 GA Efs Structures $27,600 NJ Greenvalley Chipping, LLC $27,600 AL Jersey Shore Steel Company $27,605 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Steel Fabrication Services, INC. 4 insp. Farmers Branch, TX Stratton Lumber, INC. 4 insp. Stratton, ME Primus Sterilizer Company INC 4 insp. Great Bend, KS Industrial Plating & Machine INC. 4 insp. Princeton, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Precision Chrome, INC.

Fox Lake, IL

5 inspections $27,600

Georgia Pacific

Cedar Springs, GA

2 inspections $27,600

Efs Structures

Passaic, NJ

3 inspections $27,600

Greenvalley Chipping, LLC

Brundidge, AL

2 inspections $27,600

Wheelblast, Inc

Zephyrhills, FL

0 inspections $0

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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 United Gasket CORP safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, United Gasket CORP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 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 United Gasket CORP have? ▼

United Gasket CORP has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,600.

How many OSHA inspections has United Gasket CORP had? ▼

United Gasket CORP has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-27 and the most recent on 2016-03-21. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for United Gasket CORP? ▼

United Gasket CORP has been assessed $27,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $57,050 (a 51.6% reduction).

Does United Gasket CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. United Gasket CORP has 8 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 United Gasket CORP operate in? ▼

United Gasket CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does United Gasket CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Gasket CORP ranks #11,799 (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 United Gasket CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

United Gasket CORP's total OSHA penalty of $27,600 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Efs Structures in Passaic, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $27,600 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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