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Wholesale Trade · Columbus, OH

Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. ranks #22,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$16,065
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,065. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vox Nutrition Inc in West Jordan, UT is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#22,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$16,065 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.821.532.343OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRESOURCE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41PARK STEIN, INC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THREE SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SEA-3, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WRIGHTMAN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SONNY GLASBRENNER, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MEGADOOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOY GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHOICE FASTENERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCLANE FOODSERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORFOLK IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE PACKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23QUALITY METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MASONITE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILLIAM L HRNCIR & F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARIBE HOME CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE GROVE COOPERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ETNA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SYNERGY LABS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B&G MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Archer Daniels Midla…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. is the #1,056 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($16,065).

How Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. Compares

Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC.'s 6.00 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-29

Last Inspection

2012-10-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,033

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $8,033 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$30,600

Current Penalty Amount

$16,065

Penalty Reduction

47.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,535 from the initial assessment of $30,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $16,065 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,033 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,065 here).

Dons Car Crushing INC $16,052 SC Miller Auto Parts & Supply Company, INC. $16,045 MD HRP Brownsville LLC $16,100 TX Universal Waste Solutions, LLC $16,030 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Resource Management Companies 2 insp. Earth City, MO Park Stein, INC DBA Parkway Iron and Metal 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Three Sons, INC. 2 insp. Pico Rivera, CA Sea-3, INC. 2 insp. Newington, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amigos Foods
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Vox Nutrition Inc
West Jordan, UT
0 inspections $0
Dons Car Crushing INC
Hemingway, SC
2 inspections $16,052
Miller Auto Parts & Supply Company, INC.
Cumberland, MD
2 inspections $16,045
Integrated Waste Solutions
Fairburn, GA
0 inspections $0

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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 Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. have? ▼
Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,065.
How many OSHA inspections has Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. had? ▼
Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-29 and the most recent on 2012-10-29. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC.? ▼
Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. has been assessed $16,065 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,600 (a 47.5% reduction).
Does Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. 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 Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC. ranks #22,356 (the top quarter 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 Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Archer Daniels Midland Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,065 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vox Nutrition Inc in West Jordan, UT is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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