Illinois retail trade: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to retail trade establishments in Illinois over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of retail trade inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 3 | 15% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 3 | 15% |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 3 | 15% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 3 | 15% |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 3 | 15% |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 3 | 15% |
| 1910.23 | Ladders | 2 | 10% |
| 1910.28 | Fall Protection Duty | 2 | 10% |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 2 | 10% |
| 1910.36 | Exit Route Design | 2 | 10% |
| 1910.1030 | Bloodborne Pathogens | 1 | 5% |
| 1910.110 | LP-Gas Storage | 1 | 5% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 4451: 3 inspections
- NAICS 4539: 3 inspections
- NAICS 4533: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4523: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4511: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4411: 1 inspections
- NAICS 4482: 1 inspections
- NAICS 4471: 1 inspections
Recently cited retail trade establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Food Stores, Inc. dba Jewel-Osco | Stickney | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $7,093 | $4,965 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| KC and Kids LLC | Bloomington | Jul 28, 2026 | 2 | $13,240 | $5,560 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Grote Illinois, LLC | Rockford | Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | $5,106 | $2,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Krystyna's Deli Inc. dba KD Fresh Market | Wheeling | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $13,240 | $8,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. | North Riverside | Jun 12, 2026 | 2 | $44,449 | $15,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | Glenview | Jun 10, 2026 | 1 | $10,050 | $10,050 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 8, 2026Contested Jul 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. | Schaumburg | May 19, 2026 | 2 | $92,215 | $33,100 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Home Goods LLC | Vernon Hills | May 8, 2026 | 1 | $9,458 | $9,458 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Crocs, Inc. dba Crocs at Fashion Outlets Chicago | Rosemont | May 8, 2026 | 4 | $4,100 | $4,100 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Berkot, Ltd. | Manteno | Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $6,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| 7-ELEVEN, Inc. | East Moline | Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | $16,076 | $8,038 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Mbrico, LLC | Moline | Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Walgreen Co. | Chicago | Mar 20, 2026 | 1 | $14,188 | $14,188 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Frost Buddy LLC | Effingham | Mar 13, 2026 | 5 | $13,242 | $7,946 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| German-Bliss Equipment Inc. | East Peoria | Mar 5, 2026 | 2 | $11,585 | $6,951 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pop Mart Americas, Inc. | Schaumburg | Feb 4, 2026 | 3 | $11,823 | $8,276 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Green World Recycling LLC dba Green World Copier and Supplies | Wauconda | Jan 28, 2026 | 5 | $3,972 | $2,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Buchheit of Sparta, Inc. | Sparta | Jan 23, 2026 | 2 | $10,130 | $8,104 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Woody, Inc. | Sublette | Jan 9, 2026 | 6 | $43,032 | $21,516 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Kankakee Ace Hardware, Inc. | Kankakee | Dec 16, 2025 | 3 | $10,782 | $8,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Illinois
- Administrative & waste services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
- Transportation & warehousing
- Utilities
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many retail trade employers in Illinois were cited by OSHA?
20 retail trade inspections in Illinois had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 2% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Illinois retail trade?
The most-cited standards were 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 1910.132 (PPE General Requirements), 1910.37 (Exit Route Maintenance).
What is the typical penalty for retail trade employers in Illinois?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $11,704. Median current penalty: $8,000.