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Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. ranks #12,455 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$26,493
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,455
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. in MC Cook, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,493. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,455 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Regenex Corporation in West Middlesex, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $26,498 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#12,455
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$26,493 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP..

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Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. has 3 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.

Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. sits at penalty rank #6,135 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($26,493 assessed).

How Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. Compares

Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP.'s 2.67 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-08-16

Last Inspection

2021-03-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,831

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $8,831 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$55,899

Current Penalty Amount

$26,493

Penalty Reduction

52.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,406 from the initial assessment of $55,899. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $26,493 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,831 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,493 here).

Cellofoam North America INC. $26,494 GA Landmark Plastic CORP. $26,492 OH Port City Bakery $26,489 WI Regenex Corporation $26,498 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Te Connectivity 3 insp. Redwood City, CA Arc Automotive, INC. 3 insp. Hartsville, TN Vestas Towers America, INC 3 insp. Pueblo, CO Davis Machine, INC. 3 insp. Dahlonega, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cellofoam North America INC.
Conyers, GA
3 inspections $26,494
Landmark Plastic CORP.
Akron, OH
2 inspections $26,492
Port City Bakery
Green Bay, WI
4 inspections $26,489
Regenex Corporation
West Middlesex, PA
3 inspections $26,498
Zenar Corporation
Oak Creek, WI
3 inspections $26,488

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What to do with this record

Use Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP.'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 Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. have? ▼
Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,493.
How many OSHA inspections has Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. had? ▼
Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-16 and the most recent on 2021-03-25. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP.? ▼
Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. has been assessed $26,493 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $55,899 (a 52.6% reduction).
Does Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. 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 Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. operate in? ▼
Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP. ranks #12,455 (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 Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wertheimer Box & Paper CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,493 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Regenex Corporation in West Middlesex, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,498 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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