Effingham, 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, Effingham, IL has 17 employers tracked by OSHA with 31 total inspections and $101K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Effingham
Workplace safety enforcement records in Effingham, IL span 17 employers and 31 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.8 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 60 violations — a rate of 1.94 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $101K, averaging $6K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: JOHN BOOS & COMPANY alone accounts for $26K in current OSHA penalties, representing 25.5% of the citywide total. The 60 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 Effingham typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 17 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 Effingham
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOHN BOOS & COMPANY Manufacturing | 3 | 7 | $26K |
| 2 | JOHN BOOS & CO. Manufacturing | 2 | 10 | $19K |
| 3 | THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | 4 | $19K |
| 4 | ALTAMONT AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. DBA EFFINGHAM CITY-COUNTY AMBULANCE Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | 7 | $16K |
| 5 | KOERNER DISTRIBUTOR, INC. Wholesale Trade | 4 | 8 | $12K |
| 6 | Broadway Express Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Village Wine and Spirit Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | HODGSON MILL, INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 6 | $5K |
| 10 | THE NEW YORK BLOWER COMPANY Manufacturing | 2 | 2 | $3K |
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All Employers in Effingham, IL
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BOOS & COMPANY | Manufacturing | 3 | $26K |
| JOHN BOOS & CO. | Manufacturing | 2 | $19K |
| THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $19K |
| ALTAMONT AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. DBA EFFINGHAM CITY-COUNTY AMBULANCE | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $16K |
| KOERNER DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 4 | $12K |
| Broadway Express | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Village Wine and Spirit | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| HODGSON MILL, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $5K |
| THE NEW YORK BLOWER COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Heartland Classics | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| EFFINGHAM COUNTY-HEALTH DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| IL DEPT. OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY-EFFINGHAM OFFICE | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| MCCARTHY IMPROVEMENT COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN BOOS AND CO. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| CITY OF EFFINGHAM- STREET AND SEWER DEPT. | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| CITY OF EFFINGHAM-WATER TREATMENT PLANT | Utilities | 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.
