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Manufacturing · East Peoria, IL

Waite Equipment Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waite Equipment Company, LLC ranks #49,065 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,230
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,065
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waite Equipment Company, LLC in East Peoria, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,230. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Waite Equipment Company, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,065 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. For comparison, Thomas Industries INC in Wabasha, MN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,230 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#49,065
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Waite Equipment Company, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Waite Equipment Company, LLC 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

$6,230 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Waite Equipment Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.521.031.542.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMDLG, INC. DBA PHENI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30W.D. TOWNLEY AND SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROYAL OAK ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHARLES GREER LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CORPUS CHRISTI GASKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBIA RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30PHILADELPHIA MACARON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMM STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SALSBURY INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNVERFERTH MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18IGLOO PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VERSO LUKE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXXONMOBIL BAYTOWN R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GERDAU MACSTEEL JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40FEMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CHURCH & DWIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANDI-HOUSE MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KANSAS CITY SAUSAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW FLYER OF AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Waite Equipment Comp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Waite Equipment Company, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Waite Equipment Company, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Waite Equipment Company, LLC sits at penalty rank #21,017 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,230 assessed).

How Waite Equipment Company, LLC Compares

Waite Equipment Company, LLC's 6.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-23

Last Inspection

2013-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,115

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $3,115 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,700

Current Penalty Amount

$6,230

Penalty Reduction

19.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,470 from the initial assessment of $7,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Waite Equipment Company, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Waite Equipment Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $6,230 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,115 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,230 here).

Iroquois Industries INC PLT 1 $6,230 MI Thomas Industries INC $6,230 MN Nanova Biomaterials INC. $6,229 MO E H Kaufman Enterprises $6,232 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MDLG, INC. DBA Phenix Lumber CO. & John M. Dudley 2 insp. Phenix City, AL W.D. Townley and Son Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX Royal Oak Enterprises LLC 2 insp. Summersville, MO Charles Greer Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Suwanee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Iroquois Industries INC PLT 1
Warren, MI
3 inspections $6,230
Thomas Industries INC
Wabasha, MN
3 inspections $6,230
Hostess Brands
Columbus, GA
0 inspections $0
Nanova Biomaterials INC.
Columbia, MO
2 inspections $6,229
E H Kaufman Enterprises
New Haven, CT
2 inspections $6,232

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What to do with this record

Use Waite Equipment Company, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Waite Equipment Company, LLC against Iroquois Industries INC PLT 1, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Waite Equipment Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Waite Equipment Company, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 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 Waite Equipment Company, LLC have? ▼
Waite Equipment Company, LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,230.
How many OSHA inspections has Waite Equipment Company, LLC had? ▼
Waite Equipment Company, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-23 and the most recent on 2013-05-01. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Waite Equipment Company, LLC? ▼
Waite Equipment Company, LLC has been assessed $6,230 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,700 (a 19.1% reduction).
Does Waite Equipment Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Waite Equipment Company, LLC has 6 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.
What industry does Waite Equipment Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Waite Equipment Company, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Waite Equipment Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waite Equipment Company, LLC ranks #49,065 (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 Waite Equipment Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Waite Equipment Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,230 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, Thomas Industries INC in Wabasha, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,230 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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