Beardstown, IL
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Beardstown, IL has 11 employers tracked by OSHA with 43 total inspections and $189K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Beardstown
Workplace safety enforcement records in Beardstown, IL span 11 employers and 43 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 3.9 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 96 violations — a rate of 2.23 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $189K, averaging $17K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION alone accounts for $94K in current OSHA penalties, representing 49.8% of the citywide total. The 96 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Beardstown typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 11 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Beardstown
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION Manufacturing | 8 | 15 | $94K |
| 2 | SWIFT PORK COMPANY Manufacturing | 18 | 17 | $35K |
| 3 | CRATE AND PALLET PACKAGING COMPANY, LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 18 | $25K |
| 4 | Beardstown Fire Department Public Administration | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | CITY OF BEARDSTOWN - FIRE DEPT. Public Administration | 3 | 14 | $12K |
| 6 | AQUATIC PROTEIN LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 8 | $12K |
| 7 | CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS Manufacturing | 3 | 3 | $7K |
| 8 | CITY OF BEARDSTOWN - FD Public Administration | 2 | 8 | $4K |
| 9 | JBS Beardstown Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | CITY OF BEARDSTOWN - PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. Public Administration | 3 | 13 | $0 |
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All Employers in Beardstown, IL
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 8 | $94K |
| SWIFT PORK COMPANY | Manufacturing | 18 | $35K |
| CRATE AND PALLET PACKAGING COMPANY, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $25K |
| Beardstown Fire Department | Public Administration | 0 | $0 |
| CITY OF BEARDSTOWN - FIRE DEPT. | Public Administration | 3 | $12K |
| AQUATIC PROTEIN LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS | Manufacturing | 3 | $7K |
| CITY OF BEARDSTOWN - FD | Public Administration | 2 | $4K |
| JBS Beardstown | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| CITY OF BEARDSTOWN - PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
