State enforcement profile · #41 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Indiana
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Indiana has 2,187 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 2,598 OSHA inspections and $6.0M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $30.0M in back wages across 1,220 enforcement cases.
- 2,187
- Employers
- 2,598
- Inspections
- $6.0M
- OSHA penalties
- $30.0M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Indiana ranks #41 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 4,225 violations cited across 2,598 inspections and $30.0M in wages recovered for workers.
- #41
- of 56 states by penalties
- 1.63
- violations per inspection
- $3K
- avg penalty per employer
- 1,220
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Indiana's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Indiana averages 1.63 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Indiana's single worst-cited employer in full detail. The State Group Industrial record
- Compare Indiana against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Hawaii record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Indiana
Federal workplace enforcement in Indiana covers 2,187 employers with 2,598 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 4,225 violations statewide, yielding 1.63 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $6.0M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $3K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $30.0M in back wages across 1,220 cases - an average of $25K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Indiana ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$2,763 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Indiana
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The State Group Industrial Evansville | 0 | 0 | $1.6M |
| 2 | Alliance RV - Alliance Recreational Vehicles Elkhart | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| 3 | USA Up Star Greenwood | 0 | 0 | $828K |
| 4 | City of Gary Indiana Fire Department Gary | 0 | 0 | $665K |
| 5 | Kleenco Alexandria | 0 | 0 | $652K |
| 6 | Pilkington North America INC Shelbyville | 5 | 48 | $644K |
| 7 | Best One Group Monroe | 0 | 0 | $622K |
| 8 | Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated, Inc Anderson | 0 | 0 | $585K |
| 9 | American Resources Corporation Fishers | 0 | 0 | $479K |
| 10 | The ARC of Northwest Indiana Gary | 0 | 0 | $461K |
| 11 | RELCO 2Y06 Willow Grove PA ANGB New Haven | 0 | 0 | $449K |
| 12 | Indianapolis Power & Light Company Indianapolis | 3 | 20 | $337K |
| 13 | Eduardo and Blanca Calanog Carmel | 0 | 0 | $330K |
| 14 | Los Tres Caminos Evansville | 0 | 0 | $317K |
| 15 | Irvine Shade & Door, Inc. Elkhart | 0 | 0 | $274K |
| 16 | Smart Cabinetry New Paris | 1 | 1 | $242K |
| 17 | Alternative Care Solutions Bloomington | 0 | 0 | $228K |
| 18 | Heal at Home Indianapolis | 0 | 0 | $216K |
| 19 | Interim Health Care Lawrenceburg | 0 | 0 | $203K |
| 20 | Jeffboat LLC Jeffersonville | 12 | 62 | $199K |
All employers in Indiana
Nearby states by enforcement footprint
Industries in Indiana
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Indiana.
Top Cities in Indiana
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Indiana (of 92 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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