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Manufacturing · Crystal Lake, IL

Werner CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Werner CO. ranks #6,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty60% serious
$41,788
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,608
of 99,447 penalized employers

Werner CO. in Crystal Lake, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $41,788. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Werner CO. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, East Penn Manufacturing Company, Incorporated in Lyon Station, PA is another manufacturing employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $41,791 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#6,608
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Werner CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Werner CO. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$41,788 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Werner CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.519.83958.377.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRIDGFORD FOOD PROCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 74PRIMUS MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SANCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23R. LANG COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUJA LIFE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15LEGION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 59PRECISION PULLEY AND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BAE SYSTEMS, SAN FRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GROWERS FERTILIZER C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PROPORTION FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Troy Design and Manu…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4USA PORK PACKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OHIO ALUMINUM INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CELLOFOAM NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SPARTAN COMPOSITES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TONOGA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19RIGGINS COMPANY, L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35Werner CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Werner CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Werner CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Werner CO. ranks #3,324 at $41,788 current penalty.

How Werner CO. Compares

Werner CO.'s 1.67 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 (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-05-26

Last Inspection

2022-07-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,929

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $13,929 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$45,486

Current Penalty Amount

$41,788

Penalty Reduction

8.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,698 from the initial assessment of $45,486. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Werner CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Werner CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $41,788 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,929 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Werner CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($41,788 here).

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Incorporated $41,791 PA Palermo Villa, INC. $41,794 WI Anthony Timberlands, INC. $41,799 AR Select Onion LLC $41,800 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Bridgford Food Processing of Texas LP 3 insp. Dallas, TX Primus Marble INC. 3 insp. Pacoima, CA Sanco, INC. 3 insp. Dalton, GA R. Lang Company, INC. 3 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Incorporated
Lyon Station, PA
11 inspections $41,791
Palermo Villa, INC.
Milwaukee, WI
11 inspections $41,794
Anthony Timberlands, INC.
Malvern, AR
6 inspections $41,799
Select Onion LLC
Ontario, OR
6 inspections $41,800
Chicago Printing & Embroidery, Inc.
Addison, IL
3 inspections $2,501

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What to do with this record

Use Werner CO.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Werner CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Werner CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Werner CO. have? ▼
Werner CO. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $41,788.
How many OSHA inspections has Werner CO. had? ▼
Werner CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-05-26 and the most recent on 2022-07-22. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Werner CO.? ▼
Werner CO. has been assessed $41,788 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,486 (a 8.1% reduction).
Does Werner CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Werner CO. has 3 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 Werner CO. operate in? ▼
Werner CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333318). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Werner CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Werner CO. ranks #6,608 (the top 10% 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 Werner CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Werner CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $41,788 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, East Penn Manufacturing Company, Incorporated in Lyon Station, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $41,791 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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