Establishment profile
OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.
256 S. WASHINGTON ST., CARPENTERSVILLE, IL, 60110
236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
EIN 362538513
Summary
OTTO ENGINEERING, INC. has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 40 years of recorded history, with $15,875 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,623 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
OTTO ENGINEERING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and WHD wage enforcement records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2362 within IL. Peer group: 2,623 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 533 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; final payment may differ. 1 case · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Engineering Services | — | 1 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of JusticeCABLES AND ACCESSORIES IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2018-12-20$1,709,040
- Department of JusticeRADIO ACCESSORIEScontract · Last action 2015-11-20$984,757
- Department of JusticeRADIO ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH THE MOTOROLA XTS, XTL, AND APX RADIO LINE. PRODUCTS WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, PORTABLE RADIO SIDE 12 PIN HIROSE ADAPTORS, 2 & 3 WIRE SURVEILLANCE HARNESSES, SPEAKER MICROPHONES, KEY LOAD CABLES, LIGHTWEIGHT.contract · Last action 2023-08-14$765,905
- Department of JusticeNEW IDIQ, FFP CONTRACT FOR RADIO ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH MOTOROLA XTS, XTL, AND APX RADIO LINES. ACCESSORIES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED FIELD WIDE UPON REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT.contract · Last action 2022-04-27$761,603
- Department of JusticeRADIO RELATED ACCESSORIEScontract · Last action 2016-03-21$750,000
- Department of JusticeIDIQ FOR OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.contract · Last action 2026-04-20$650,000
- Department of JusticeIDIQ FOR OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.contract · Last action 2026-02-04$650,000
- Department of JusticeIDIQ FOR OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.contract · Last action 2024-11-05$649,694
- Department of JusticeIDIQ FOR OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.contract · Last action 2025-08-16$649,559
- Department of JusticeCOMMUNICATIONS ACCESSORIEScontract · Last action 2024-03-07$649,555
- Department of DefenseSURVIVAL KITS BEIGEcontract · Last action 2009-08-25$179,760
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationOT: 2 SETS U2-632 PUSHBUTTON - ENTER/ACK, 1 SET U2-633 ROCKER, 1 SET U2-634 CASTLE, 3 SETS P3-90408 MOMENTARY PUSHBUTTON, 23 SETS T9-10016 U2-642 LIKE, LEVER LOCK 3 POS, 24 SETS T9-10017 U2-639 LIKE, LEVER LOCK 2 POS, 1 SET T9-10018 U2-641 LIKE, 2 POS MOMENTARY, 3 SETS T9-10019 U2-637 LIKE, SPDT, 3 POS (ON)-OFF-(ON), 4 SETS T9-10020 U2-654 LIKE, SPDT, 3 POS (ON)-LOCK OFF-(ON), 1 SET T9-20008 U2-635 LIKE, SP3T, 3 POS ON-ON-ON.contract · Last action 2020-08-13$178,204
- Department of DefenseSPKMIC STORMcontract · Last action 2012-01-20$148,228
- Department of DefenseGRIP ASSY,MISSION,Acontract · Last action 2025-10-15$129,280
- Department of DefenseGRIP ASSY,MISSION,Acontract · Last action 2024-02-14$128,416
- Department of DefenseGRIP ASSY,MISSION,Acontract · Last action 2022-12-02$123,203
- Department of DefenseGRIP ASSY,MISSION,Acontract · Last action 2025-12-04$122,600
- Department of Defense8511771774!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2025-11-21$114,539
- Department of DefenseGRIP ASSY,MISSION,Acontract · Last action 2024-07-22$96,312
- Department of Defense4517072678!SWITCH,5 POS,TOGGLEcontract · Last action 2011-02-28$93,694
- Department of Defense8508841905!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2022-06-29$93,536
- Department of Defense8510839564!SWITCH,SENSITIVEcontract · Last action 2024-08-21$90,693
- Department of DefenseSURV KITcontract · Last action 2020-06-24$89,762
- Department of Defense8511199088!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2025-02-20$84,298
- Department of DefenseSURVEILLANCE KIT V1-10166contract · Last action 2019-07-18$82,750
- Department of DefenseGRIP ASSY,MISSION,Acontract · Last action 2025-01-16$80,260
- Department of Defense4506406811!SWITCH,SEcontract · Last action 2007-12-26$74,829
- Department of JusticeRADIO PARTScontract · Last action 2016-12-07$70,000
- Department of DefenseSWITCH, TOGGLEcontract · Last action 2011-07-25$69,050
- Department of DefenseSWITCH, TOGGLEcontract · Last action 2011-07-25$69,050
- Department of Defense8509900278!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2023-05-18$68,973
- Department of Defense8501200177!SWITCH,SENSITIVEcontract · Last action 2014-07-31$65,996
- Department of Defense4506074950!RING,RETAcontract · Last action 2007-11-13$65,260
- Department of Defense4506211642!SWITCH,SEcontract · Last action 2007-11-30$64,120
- Department of DefenseSWITCHcontract · Last action 2014-05-17$59,435
- Department of DefenseSURVELLIANCE KITScontract · Last action 2016-08-04$59,370
- Department of Defense8510515631!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2024-03-18$58,400
- Department of Defense4507471316!SWITCH,SEcontract · Last action 2008-04-29$58,391
- Department of Defense8510825630!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2024-08-15$57,824
- Department of Defense8510099702!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2023-08-23$53,448
- Department of Defense8509707942!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2023-02-17$52,734
- Department of Defense8510333237!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2023-12-15$52,082
- Department of Defense8511016758!LOUDSPEAKER-MICROPHcontract · Last action 2024-11-14$51,032
- Department of Defense8501619538!SWITCH,SENSITIVEcontract · Last action 2014-12-08$49,147
- Department of Defense4517726914!SWITCH,SENSITIVEcontract · Last action 2011-05-03$44,257
- Department of DefenseGRIP ASSY,MISSION,Acontract · Last action 2019-05-22$43,940
- Department of Defense4509737655!SWITCH,SENSITIVEcontract · Last action 2009-01-22$43,712
- Department of Defense4515917235!SWITCH,SENSITIVEcontract · Last action 2010-10-21$42,513
- Department of Defense4518714138!SWITCH,SENSITIVEcontract · Last action 2011-08-12$41,752
- Department of Defense8510663969!SWITCH,PUSHcontract · Last action 2024-06-14$38,703
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 334220 - RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-04-20. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-28 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | |
| 1998-07-17 | Complaint | 4 | — | $6,000 | |
| 1998-07-17 | Complaint | 5 | — | $4,875 | |
| 1996-06-20 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-11-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on OTTO ENGINEERING, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- OTTO ENGINEERING, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $15,875 in total penalties.
- How does OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- OTTO ENGINEERING, INC. operates in the commercial and institutional building construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0.68 compared to an industry average of 1.2.