Wahl Clipper Safety Record
Sterling, IL · Manufacturing
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 11/20/2025
According to OSHA enforcement records, Wahl Clipper in Sterling, Illinois has 20 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $31,566 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2025.
About This Safety Record
Wahl Clipper in Sterling, Illinois has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other manufacturing employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.
11 of the 20 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.
All-time record: 20 violations, $31,566 in penalties across 11 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
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Workers' Compensation in Illinois
Workers injured on the job in Illinois may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, disfigurement benefits.
- Filing deadline: 3 years from injury date
- Important: One of the more generous filing deadlines; report accident immediately
- Statute: 820 Ill. Comp. Stat. 305/1 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Illinois, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Wahl Clipper in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 04/15/2021 | Referral? | Sterling, IL | 1 | $13,653 |
| 07/19/2016 | Referral? | Sterling, IL | 4 | $5,000 |
| 02/11/2016 | Referral? | Sterling, IL | 2 | $4,000 |
| 12/21/2015 | Referral? | Sterling, IL | 1 | $4,000 |
| 05/10/2000 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 11/14/1996 | Planned? | Sterling, IL | 8 | $3,938 |
| 11/14/1996 | Planned? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 11/09/1992 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 1 | $0 |
| 06/25/1991 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 3 | $975 |
| 04/12/1984 | Planned? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
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