Wholesale Trade Safety in Illinois
OSHA violations and inspection data for wholesale trade employers in Illinois
According to OSHA enforcement records, 1,149 wholesale trade employers in Illinois have accumulated 7,250 workplace safety violations across 2,232 inspections, with 5,022 classified as serious and $13,815,477 in total penalties. 638 employers received an F safety grade and 278 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 829 violations resulted in $3,505,828 in penalties.
Wholesale Trade Workplace Safety in Illinois
The wholesale trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in Illinois, with OSHA conducting 2,232 inspections across 1,149 employers. 5,022 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
638 wholesale trade employers in Illinois received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 278 received a D grade. Workers in Illinois's wholesale trade industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Wholesale Trade Employers in Illinois 25 shown of 1,149
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Grease Service | Millstadt | 93 | F |
| Azcon | Chicago | 85 | F |
| All Steel Products | Vandalia | 75 | F |
| Central Steel & Wire | Chicago | 62 | D |
| A.M. Castle | Franklin Park | 60 | F |
| Empire Comfort Systems | Belleville | 53 | F |
| Kasto | Schaumburg | 53 | F |
| Great Western Products Company | Assumption | 50 | F |
| Certified Grocers Midwest | Hodgkins | 47 | F |
| Interlake Mecalux | Melrose Park | 43 | F |
| Com2 Computers and Technologies | Carol Stream | 43 | F |
| American Kitchen Delights | Harvey | 42 | F |
| Illinois Valley Container | Peru | 41 | F |
| Fischer Paper Products | Antioch | 40 | F |
| G.S. Robins & Company | East ST Louis | 40 | F |
| Quality Truck and Equipment | Bloomington | 37 | F |
| A. M. Castle | Franklin Park | 37 | F |
| General Iron Industries | Chicago | 37 | D |
| Utica Elevator | Utica | 35 | F |
| Seeler Industries | Joliet | 35 | F |
| The Steel Works | Granite City | 34 | F |
| ST. Louis Auto Shredding, Division of Pielet Bros | East ST Louis | 34 | F |
| Lapham-Hickey Steel | Chicago | 33 | F |
| Omega Steel | Madison | 32 | F |
| Timberline Fisheries | Marion | 32 | F |
Work in wholesale trade in Illinois?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.