This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Peerless of America Safety Record

Effingham, IL

F

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

Last inspected 09/01/1999

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Peerless of America in Effingham, Illinois has 34 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $14,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1999.

Peerless of America, located in Effingham, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. 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 34 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $14,000.

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.

34 Violations
11 Inspections
19 Serious
$14,000 Penalties
Serious?
19 ($14,000)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($0)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1985
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $21,740 in penalties for Peerless of America, later reduced to $14,000 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
11 citations $4,100
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $6,410
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $930
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
3 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations $400
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/01/1999 Follow-Up? Effingham, IL 2 $1,400
11/24/1998 Planned? Effingham, IL 12 $10,530
11/19/1998 Planned? Effingham, IL 1 $0
06/30/1988 Complaint? Effingham, IL 1 $490
06/30/1988 Complaint? Effingham, IL 3 $960
02/28/1985 Planned? Effingham, IL 4 $120
01/06/1983 Complaint? Effingham, IL 1 $300
05/05/1982 Complaint? Effingham, IL 0 $0
07/16/1980 Planned? Effingham, IL 6 $200
12/31/1975 Follow-Up? Effingham, IL 0 $0
09/11/1975 Planned? Effingham, IL 4 $0

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