What is UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC's OSHA violation history?

UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $9,880 in total penalties.

How does UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?

UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC operates in the all other plastics product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8. UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC's self-reported DART rate is 1.13 compared to an industry average of 1.8.

Establishment profile

UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC

28101 BALLARD DRIVE, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045
Operated by United Tactical Systems
326199 — All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing

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OSHA inspections

over 8 years

Violations

$9,880 in penalties

Penalties

$9,880

$1,976 avg

Accident investigations on record

1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Summary

UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 8 years of recorded history, with $9,880 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 58th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 672 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 50th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.

Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections

0.3 / yr · last 8 yrs

Violations

0.6 / yr

Penalties

$9,880

$1,976 avg / violation

80% serious20% other

Inspection trigger · complaint

2 of 2

100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.

Peer comparison

58th

Above average violations in NAICS 3261 within IL. Peer group: 672 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty percentile

76th

peer median: $2,686

Inspection frequency

50th

peer median: 2

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.

DART rate

1.1

vs industry

−0.7

TRIR

1.1

vs industry

−1.7

Reported for 99 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

Industry avg TRIR

2.8

BLS SOII 2024

Industry avg DART

1.8

BLS SOII 2024

Self-reported TRIR

1.1

OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported)

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

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 UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →

Activity timeline

Data refreshed

Weekly

First OSHA inspection

—

Most recent activity

8 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.

Wage & Hour Division (WHD)

No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →

Labor relations (NLRB)

No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. 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 UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →

Federal contracts

This location

Obligated (5-yr)

$6.3M

Obligated (all-time)

$13.9M

Awards

628

Top agency

Department of Homeland Security

$11.2M

Top agencies by obligation (this location)

Department of Homeland Security$11.2M

Department of Justice$1.8M

Department of Defense$779K

Department of State$54K

Department of the Interior$6K

Largest awards (top 50 of 628)

Department of Homeland Security
THE DELIVERY AWARD PROVIDES LESS-LETHAL WEAPON OPTIONS TO ARMED AGENTS FOR CONTROL CROWD DEMONSTRATIONS FOR THE ICE- OFFICE OF FIREARMS AND TACTICAL PROGRAMS AT FORT BENNING, GA.
contract · Last action 2026-02-23
$1,249,204
Department of Homeland Security
LESS LETHAL PRESSURIZED AIR LAUNCHER
contract · Last action 2025-09-17
$1,062,205
Department of Homeland Security
PRESSURE LAUNCH SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES
contract · Last action 2023-09-28
$730,109
Department of Homeland Security
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROCUREMENT IS TO PROVIDE PRESSURIZED AIR LAUNCHERS (PALS), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IDIQ LIST.
contract · Last action 2024-08-23
$695,363
Department of Homeland Security
PRESSURIZED AIR LAUNCHERS
contract · Last action 2021-07-27
$692,695
Department of Homeland Security
LAUNCHER SUPPLIES
contract · Last action 2021-08-26
$662,760
Department of Defense
VKS LAUNCHER SYSTEM AND AMMUNITION
contract · Last action 2018-03-11
$649,282
Department of Homeland Security
PAVA AND INERT PROJECTILES
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$549,839
Department of Homeland Security
LESS LETHAL LAUNCHERS
contract · Last action 2020-09-18
$543,788
Department of Homeland Security
LESS LETHAL FORCE KITS INCLUDE:PEPPERBALL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TAC-700 LAUNCHERS; INERT PROJECTILES (3000 PER BOX); LIVE X PROJECTILES (3000 PER BOX); RIOT EXPANSION KIT.
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$498,970
Department of Homeland Security
PURCHASE OF THE PEPPERBALL SYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE - SECTION 4(A)
contract · Last action 2025-06-11
$479,748
Department of Homeland Security
PEPPERBALL EQUIPMENT
contract · Last action 2022-11-07
$431,604
Department of Homeland Security
PEPPERBALL AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC.
contract · Last action 2016-09-27
$302,183
Department of Homeland Security
PEPPERBALL PRODUCTS TO REFRESH ALL SRT TEAMS ISSUED TO THE FIELD
contract · Last action 2023-02-19
$249,838
Department of Justice
PEPPER BALL LESS-LETHAL SYSTEMS
contract · Last action 2025-09-26
$195,622
Department of Homeland Security
LESS LETHAL PEPPERBALL PROJECTILES TO SUPPORT FPS OPERATIONS
contract · Last action 2023-10-23
$190,500
Department of Homeland Security
PURCHASING LESS LETHAL PEPPERBALL PROJECTILES OFF DHS SSV CONTRACT TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
contract · Last action 2023-10-19
$190,500
Department of Homeland Security
PURCHASING PEPPERBALL PRODUCTS TO REFRESH ALL SRT TEAMS ISSUE TO FIELD
contract · Last action 2023-01-27
$156,607
Department of Homeland Security
LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
contract · Last action 2021-12-01
$147,749
Department of Homeland Security
REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AND REPLENISHMENT KITS FOR SRT TEAMS
contract · Last action 2022-01-14
$101,172
Department of Homeland Security
PEPPERBALL TECHNOLIOGIES 89 EACH PROJECTILE PAVA RED (PC3-R90) AND 411 EACH INERT PURPLE (PC3-P375) PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY PERFECT CIRCLE PROJECTILES.
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$100,855
Department of Homeland Security
LESS LETHAL PRESSURIZED AIR LAUNCHERS, PARTS, ACCESSORIES, AND PROJECTILES.
contract · Last action 2025-09-19
$99,518
Department of Homeland Security
THIS DELIVERY AWARD PROVIDES LESS-LETHAL PEPPER BALL PROJECTILES FOR CONTROL CROWD TO SUPPORT ICE- OFFICE OF FIREARMS AND TACTICAL PROGRAMS AT FORT BENNING, GA.
contract · Last action 2026-01-13
$98,666
Department of Homeland Security
10X PAVA PEPPERBALL DUTY PROJECTILES (375 PER JAR). QTY OF 100 JARS FOR TCA USE OF FORCE TRAINING.
contract · Last action 2015-03-06
$98,512
Department of Homeland Security
HOT PAVA PROJECTILES FOR LESS LETHAL SMALL ARMS WEAPON.
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$98,362
Department of Homeland Security
PROCURE 83 EACH 90 COUNT PAVA RED PROJECTILES (PART NUMBER PC3-R90) AND 410 EACH 375 COUNT INERT PURPLE PROJECTILES (PART NUMBER PC3-375-1) FROM PEPPERBALL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$96,442
Department of Homeland Security
LAUNCHER KITS, MODELS SX AND TX
contract · Last action 2013-12-12
$86,400
Department of Homeland Security
PAINTBALL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$82,259
Department of Homeland Security
PURCHASE OF PEPPERBALL SUPPLES AND TAC-SA-BLACK-SEMI-AUTO AND EQUIPMENT FROM DHS CONTRACT#70B06C20D00000028
contract · Last action 2024-11-26
$81,594
Department of Homeland Security
INERT PROJECTILES
contract · Last action 2024-09-02
$79,163
Department of Homeland Security
ACQUISITION OF ACTIVE AND INERT PEPPERBALL PROJECTILES
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$77,125
Department of Homeland Security
OTHER FUNCTIONS: THIS PROVIDES SUPPLIES FOR USE OF FORCE DEPARTMENT FOR TRAINING AND OPERATIONS WITHIN THE TUCSON SECTOR.
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$71,812
Department of Homeland Security
INERT PROJECTILES; PAVA PROJECTILES; AND CONCENTRATED PAVA PROJECTILES
contract · Last action 2023-06-08
$69,566
Department of Homeland Security
DELIVERY OF 30 PRESSURIZED AIR LAUNCHERS WITH PROJECTILES AND TANKS
contract · Last action 2024-04-29
$62,000
Department of Homeland Security
THE PURPOSE OF THIS FIRM-FIXED-PRICE DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PROCURE PEPPERBALL LAUNCHERS AND ACCESSORIES AS DETAILED IN THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK FOR THE CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, OFFICE OF AIR AND MARINE OFFICE LOCATED AT EL PASO, TX.
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$61,778
Department of Homeland Security
INERT P/W 375 COUNT PROJECTILES; PAVA LIVE R/W 90 CT PROJECTILES; AND PAVA LIVE X 90 CT PROJECTILE USED IN STUDENT BORDER PATROL TRAINING
contract · Last action 2021-06-15
$57,186
Department of Homeland Security
INERT PROJECTILES/PAVA PROJECTILES
contract · Last action 2022-06-16
$57,105
Department of Homeland Security
THE AWARD PROVIDES LESS-LETHAL WEAPON OPTIONS TO CONTROL CROWD DEMONSTRATIONS FOR THE ICE- OFFICE OF FIREARMS AND TACTICAL PROGRAMS AT FORT BENNING, GA.
contract · Last action 2026-02-19
$47,500
Department of State
INL-COR-PROJECTILE AND TRAINING IN PAP/UP TO 30 OFFICERS
contract · Last action 2015-03-12
$47,345
Department of Justice
PEPPERBALL PAINT BALL GUNS / PEPPERBALL ROUNDS
contract · Last action 2020-10-08
$39,527
Department of Homeland Security
PEPPERBALL LAUNCHERS AND SUPPLIES FOR USE IN THE FIELD AND TRAINING SCENARIOS. CORRECT NAICS CODE IS 922120 BUT THE FIELD IS GRAYED OUT AND I'M UNABLE TO ENTER THE NAICS.
contract · Last action 2014-03-07
$39,502
Department of Justice
MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY25 A46 WEAPON ACCESSORIES PB
contract · Last action 2025-09-29
$38,620
Department of Homeland Security
SIMMUNITIONS
contract · Last action 2017-05-31
$38,070
Department of Homeland Security
PEPPERBALL (PEPPER SPRAY PROJECTILES)
contract · Last action 2025-09-30
$37,530
Department of Homeland Security
PURCHASE OF PEPPERBALLS FOR ERO TRAINING COURSES
contract · Last action 2025-03-11
$32,026
Department of Homeland Security
PURCHASE OF PEPPERBALL SUPPLY FOR OFTP.
contract · Last action 2021-05-12
$30,343
Department of Homeland Security
PURCHASING PEPPERBALL SUPPLIES FOR FIELD ISSUE
contract · Last action 2021-12-26
$30,180
Department of Defense
TAC 14 LAUNCHER
contract · Last action 2009-09-03
$30,000
Department of Justice
MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY25 A46 WEAPON ACCESSORIES PB CBP
contract · Last action 2026-01-14
$29,853
Department of Homeland Security
INERT P/W 375 COUNT PROJECTILES; PAVA LIVE R/W 90 CT PROJECTILES; AND PAVA LIVE X 90 CT PROJECTILE
contract · Last action 2020-05-07
$29,684

Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332994 - SMALL ARMS, ORDNANCE, AND ORDNANCE ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-04-14. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

Date	Trigger	Violations	Serious	Penalty
2017-11-01	Complaint	2	1	$3,880
2017-11-01	Complaint	3	3	$6,000

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

In the news

Part of a larger organization

UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization United Tactical Systems.

Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of United Tactical Systems across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.

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