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Manufacturing · Beardstown, IL

Aquatic Protein LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aquatic Protein LLC ranks #30,336 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$11,873
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,336
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aquatic Protein LLC in Beardstown, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,873. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aquatic Protein LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,336 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Better Baked Foods, INC. in North East, PA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $11,873 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#30,336
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Aquatic Protein LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aquatic Protein LLC runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$11,873 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Aquatic Protein LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0027.354.581.8109.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARTHAGE SPECIALTY P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 104CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AXION CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WOODWARD DESIGN + BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SCHWANS GLOBAL SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMES TRUE TEMPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LMC-HB CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDUSTRIAL TIMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREIF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEALY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIBE 9 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAI INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24UNION SLAUGHTER HOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TARRIER FOODS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PAKO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PINNACLE POWDER COAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13POWDER COATING SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SCENTSATIONAL SOAPS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Aquatic Protein LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Aquatic Protein LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Aquatic Protein LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aquatic Protein LLC ranks #13,960 at $11,873 current penalty.

How Aquatic Protein LLC Compares

Aquatic Protein LLC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-11-20

Last Inspection

2023-12-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,937

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,937 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$26,731

Current Penalty Amount

$11,873

Penalty Reduction

55.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,858 from the initial assessment of $26,731. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Aquatic Protein LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aquatic Protein LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $11,873 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,937 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aquatic Protein LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,873 here).

Better Baked Foods, INC. $11,873 PA McShane Welding Company, INC. $11,874 PA Coyne Graphic Finishing, INC. $11,872 OH Quanta Manufacturing Nashville LLC $11,875 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. 2 insp. Carthage, NY Cuisine Solutions INC. 2 insp. Alexandria, VA Axion Corporation 2 insp. Huntsville, AL Abrasive Technology, INC. 2 insp. Lewis Center, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Better Baked Foods, INC.
North East, PA
5 inspections $11,873
McShane Welding Company, INC.
Erie, PA
3 inspections $11,874
Coyne Graphic Finishing, INC.
Mount Vernon, OH
2 inspections $11,872
Quanta Manufacturing Nashville LLC
LA Vergne, TN
4 inspections $11,875
Middle Tennessee Lumber Company INC
Burns, TN
3 inspections $11,875

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What to do with this record

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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 Aquatic Protein LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Aquatic Protein LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aquatic Protein LLC have? ▼
Aquatic Protein LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,873.
How many OSHA inspections has Aquatic Protein LLC had? ▼
Aquatic Protein LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-20 and the most recent on 2023-12-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aquatic Protein LLC? ▼
Aquatic Protein LLC has been assessed $11,873 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,731 (a 55.6% reduction).
Does Aquatic Protein LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Aquatic Protein LLC has 4 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 Aquatic Protein LLC operate in? ▼
Aquatic Protein LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311613). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aquatic Protein LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aquatic Protein LLC ranks #30,336 (the upper 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 Aquatic Protein LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Aquatic Protein LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,873 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Better Baked Foods, INC. in North East, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,873 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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