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Caterpillar INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Caterpillar INC. ranks #33,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,419
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#33,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Caterpillar INC. in Morton, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,419. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Caterpillar INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Mountaire Farms, INC. in Millsboro, DE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,419 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#33,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Caterpillar INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Caterpillar INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,419 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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 Caterpillar INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.533.049.566.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE VALLEY FERTILIZE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 63MCDOWELL AND WALKER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 164C FOODS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KRESTMARK INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NORDSON XALOY INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEXICHEM FLUOR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GARELICK FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TYLER PRODUCTS SALES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15I SCHUMANN & CO. LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREYSTONE LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SEMANO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BLACKPOWDER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10THE EUCLID CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YYK ENTERPRISES OPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HARBOR FURNITURE MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22H. E. TOOL & DIE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44SANYO FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUZZI UNICEM USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPECIALIZED BICYCLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EXXONMOBIL BATON ROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Caterpillar INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Caterpillar INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Caterpillar INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Caterpillar INC. is the #15,324 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($10,419).

How Caterpillar INC. Compares

Caterpillar INC.'s 1.00 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-01-04

Last Inspection

2023-05-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,210

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,210 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$20,838

Current Penalty Amount

$10,419

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,419 from the initial assessment of $20,838. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Caterpillar INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Caterpillar INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $10,419 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,210 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Caterpillar INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,419 here).

Georgia-Pacific LLC $10,419 AL Mountaire Farms, INC. $10,419 DE Johns Manville $10,419 NJ Para Ordnance, LLC $10,420 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Incorporated 2 insp. Mount Jackson, VA McDowell and Walker, INC. 2 insp. Afton, NY 4c Foods CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Krestmark Industries, LP 2 insp. Dallas, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Georgia-Pacific LLC
Brewton, AL
2 inspections $10,419
Mountaire Farms, INC.
Millsboro, DE
2 inspections $10,419
Johns Manville
Berlin, NJ
3 inspections $10,419
Para Ordnance, LLC
Pineville, NC
2 inspections $10,420
Zala Machine CO., INC.
Hillsborough, NJ
2 inspections $10,421

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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 Caterpillar INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Caterpillar INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Caterpillar INC. have? ▼
Caterpillar INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,419.
How many OSHA inspections has Caterpillar INC. had? ▼
Caterpillar INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-04 and the most recent on 2023-05-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Caterpillar INC.? ▼
Caterpillar INC. has been assessed $10,419 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,838 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Caterpillar INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Caterpillar INC. has 2 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 Caterpillar INC. operate in? ▼
Caterpillar INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Caterpillar INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Caterpillar INC. ranks #33,806 (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 Caterpillar INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Caterpillar INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,419 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, Mountaire Farms, INC. in Millsboro, DE is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,419 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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