Seeler Industries Safety Record

Joliet, IL · Wholesale Trade

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 02/05/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Seeler Industries in Joliet, Illinois has 35 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $109,479 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2006 to 2025.

Seeler Industries in Joliet, Illinois has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Seeler Industries among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

32 of the 35 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $109,479 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Illinois workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.4 Seeler Industries violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Above industry average
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35 Violations
8 Inspections
32 Serious
$109,479 Penalties
Serious?
32 ($109,479)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2006
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2006
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2006
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 35 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $151,095 in penalties for Seeler Industries, later reduced to $109,479 — a 28% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
8 citations $15,000
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations $7,000
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $7,875
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $21,000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations $7,000

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Seeler Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/05/2025 Complaint? Joliet, IL 0 $0
05/16/2019 Complaint? Joliet, IL 1 $0
11/06/2015 Monitoring? Joliet, IL 0 $0
04/03/2014 Referral? Joliet, IL 6 $28,840
04/03/2014 Referral? Joliet, IL 8 $15,000
02/04/2014 Complaint? Joliet, IL 16 $63,000
10/12/2010 Complaint? Joliet, IL 1 $1,764
02/22/2006 Complaint? Joliet, IL 3 $875

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