Illinois wholesale trade: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to wholesale 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 wholesale trade inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 9 | 32% |
| 1910.28 | Fall Protection Duty | 7 | 25% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 6 | 21% |
| 1904.39 | Severe Injury Reporting | 5 | 18% |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 5 | 18% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 4 | 14% |
| 1910.272 | Grain Handling | 4 | 14% |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 3 | 11% |
| 1910.1053 | Crystalline Silica | 3 | 11% |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 2 | 7% |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 2 | 7% |
| 1910.219 | Power Transmission Guarding | 2 | 7% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 4239: 7 inspections
- NAICS 4245: 5 inspections
- NAICS 4233: 3 inspections
- NAICS 4249: 3 inspections
- NAICS 4244: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4231: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4236: 1 inspections
- NAICS 4234: 1 inspections
Recently cited wholesale 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 Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcessories Squared Development & MFG., Inc. | Auburn | Sep 3, 2026 | 5 | $51,637 | $51,637 | OpenAbatement due Oct 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 25, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Lincoln | Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | $28,920 | $15,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Schafer Fisheries, Inc. | Thomson | Aug 7, 2026 | 5 | $15,756 | $7,878 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Steel Burner Glez, Inc. | Decatur | Jul 31, 2026 | 3 | $8,512 | $8,512 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Tomato Mountain Farm LLC | Harwood Heights | Jul 14, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Hamel Co.-OP Grain Co. | Hamel | Jul 8, 2026 | 6 | $11,918 | $7,151 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Yoli Inc. | Alsip | Jun 16, 2026 | 3 | $40,431 | $40,431 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Granite Mountain Imports, Inc. | New Lenox | Jun 15, 2026 | 6 | $7,946 | $2,560 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Inter-Continental Trading USA, Inc. | Mount Prospect | Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | $13,902 | $8,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Truckpro, LLC | Dixon | May 26, 2026 | 3 | $18,088 | $12,662 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| RK Holdings LLP dba Rural King Supply | Collinsville | May 6, 2026 | 3 | $14,067 | $10,000 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jul 31, 2026Contested May 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Universal Scrap Metals, Inc. | Chicago | Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | $11,916 | $6,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Bluff City Metal Recycling Inc. | Elgin | Apr 22, 2026 | 2 | $2,170 | $1,500 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| OLD World Granite Inc. | Wheeling | Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Superb Surfaces & Design, LLC | Elk Grove Village | Mar 25, 2026 | 1 | $5,958 | $2,979 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Zurcher Tire, Inc. | Rock Island | Mar 2, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| ELG Metals, Inc. | Chicago | Feb 26, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $5,800 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Cimco Resources, Inc. | Rock Falls | Feb 20, 2026 | 14 | $78,732 | $43,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Cimco Resources, Inc. | Rock Falls | Feb 20, 2026 | 13 | $63,843 | $35,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Alliance Grain Company | Gibson City | Feb 18, 2026 | 6 | $257,488 | $200,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| K & S Tire Recycling, Inc. | Chicago Heights | Feb 13, 2026 | 4 | $69,514 | $41,708 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| M&M Service Company | Carlinville | Feb 9, 2026 | 3 | $20,260 | $10,130 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Braner USA Inc. | Schiller Park | Feb 5, 2026 | 1 | $6,621 | $4,635 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Cabery Fertilizer, Inc. | Cabery | Jan 23, 2026 | 5 | $13,449 | $9,414 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Uniflyte, Inc. | Orion | Jan 20, 2026 | 9 | $74,059 | $35,753 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Blue Wave Products, Inc. | Batavia | Jan 12, 2026 | 4 | $17,213 | $6,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Burke Beverage, Inc. | Mc Cook | Nov 21, 2025 | 1 | $8,513 | $4,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 18, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Bmhc Hide Co. LLC | Kankakee | Nov 19, 2025 | 2 | $5,107 | $2,600 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 9, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Illinois
- Administrative & waste services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
- Retail trade
- Transportation & warehousing
- Utilities
Questions
How many wholesale trade employers in Illinois were cited by OSHA?
28 wholesale trade inspections in Illinois had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 3% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Illinois wholesale trade?
The most-cited standards were 1910.178 (Forklifts), 1910.28 (Fall Protection Duty), 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
What is the typical penalty for wholesale trade employers in Illinois?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $13,676. Median current penalty: $8,456.