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

The Quaker Oats Safety Record

Danville, IL

F

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

Last inspected 06/28/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, The Quaker Oats in Danville, Illinois has 24 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $6,615 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 2002.

The Quaker Oats, located in Danville, 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 24 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,615.

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.

24 Violations
5 Inspections
12 Serious
$6,615 Penalties
Serious?
12 ($6,615)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($0)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1982
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $11,310 in penalties for The Quaker Oats, later reduced to $6,615 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $2,523
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
2 citations $280
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $80
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations
1910.0068 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,875
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/28/2002 Referral? Danville, IL 2 $1,875
03/24/1993 Planned? Danville, IL 5 $3,200
09/12/1985 Complaint? Danville, IL 0 $0
11/15/1984 Complaint? Danville, IL 14 $1,180
09/30/1982 Planned? Danville, IL 3 $360

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