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Wholesale Trade · Chicago, IL

Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,700
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gordon Food Service, INC. in Sault Sainte Marie, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,700 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$5,700 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSABEL STEEL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DINGESS LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ASHLEY SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HARVEST LAND CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5J.D. MILLER & SONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NORTHWEST TIRE & SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DURASTONE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8D & M LIVE CRAB INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FLEENOR PAPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TECHEMET, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ANDERSON TOOLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUNGE NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BARNSCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INDUSTRIAL FITTINGS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0M & M DISTRIBUTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MACRIE LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CACIQUE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23MEL STEVENSON & ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Adelman's Truck & Eq…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. is the #2,495 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($5,700).

How Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. Compares

Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-10-13

Last Inspection

2012-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,900 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,700

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,700 from the initial assessment of $11,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $5,700 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,900 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,700 here).

Omni Recycling of Babylon, INC. $5,700 NY Gordon Food Service, INC. $5,700 MI True World Foods DC LLC $5,700 MD Winzer Corporation $5,700 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Sabel Steel Service, INC. 3 insp. Montgomery, AL Strategic Materials, INC 3 insp. College Park, GA Dingess Lumber Company 3 insp. Belington, WV Ashley Salvage Company 3 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Omni Recycling of Babylon, INC.
West Babylon, NY
2 inspections $5,700
Gordon Food Service, INC.
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
2 inspections $5,700
True World Foods DC LLC
Jessup, MD
2 inspections $5,700
Winzer Corporation
Sparks, NV
2 inspections $5,700
True World Foods Boston, LLC
Boston, MA
2 inspections $5,702

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What to do with this record

Use Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. have? ▼
Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. had? ▼
Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-13 and the most recent on 2012-05-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP.? ▼
Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. has been assessed $5,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. has 6 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. operate in? ▼
Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423140). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP. ranks #51,552 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Adelman's Truck & Equipment CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,700 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gordon Food Service, INC. in Sault Sainte Marie, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,700 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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