This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

A. E. Staley Manufacturing Safety Record

Decatur, IL

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/07/2002

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, A. E. Staley Manufacturing in Decatur, Illinois has 364 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 110 classified as serious and $719,075 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2002.

A. E. Staley Manufacturing, located in Decatur, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 364 violations on file, 110 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $719,075.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

364 Violations
12 Inspections
110 Serious
$719,075 Penalties
Willful?
215 ($672,200)
Serious?
110 ($46,875)
Other-than-Serious?
39 ($0)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1990
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1990
1910.0307 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (113 total) since 1990
1910.0027 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1990
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $1,570,525 in penalties for A. E. Staley Manufacturing, later reduced to $719,075 — a 54% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0307 OSHA Standard
113 citations $585,500
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
44 citations $21,500
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
37 citations $15,750
1910.0023 Ladders
27 citations $41,500
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
16 citations $5,250
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/07/2002 Complaint? Decatur, IL 0 $0
10/16/1995 Referral? Decatur, IL 1 $0
07/31/1995 Accident? Decatur, IL 4 $19,000
10/19/1993 Complaint? Decatur, IL 0 $0
05/04/1993 Complaint? Decatur, IL 3 $1,700
02/09/1993 Complaint? Decatur, IL 0 $0
12/09/1992 Complaint? Decatur, IL 0 $0
07/27/1992 Complaint? Decatur, IL 1 $1,125
05/14/1992 Complaint? Decatur, IL 0 $0
07/30/1990 Complaint? Decatur, IL 53 $21,850
07/30/1990 Complaint? Decatur, IL 302 $675,400
05/11/1984 Planned? Decatur, IL 0 $0

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