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Transportation & Warehousing · Hoffman Estates, IL

Cbi Distributing CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cbi Distributing CORP. ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cbi Distributing CORP. in Hoffman Estates, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cbi Distributing CORP. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Forward Air, INC. in East Boston, MA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,800 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cbi Distributing CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cbi Distributing CORP. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$9,800 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cbi Distributing CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRD AMERICA, LLC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6B&C INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCHWIHAG TRACK AND S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIXIE CULLEN INTERES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RLS LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COVINGTON DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARDNER TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YUSEN LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BERGER TRANSFER & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LINDEN BULK TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HELAPAN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JANTT TRUCKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11YRC WORLDWIDE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ATLANTIC TRANSPORT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARAVAN PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Cbi Distributing CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Cbi Distributing CORP. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cbi Distributing CORP. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cbi Distributing CORP. ranks #1,591 at $9,800 current penalty.

How Cbi Distributing CORP. Compares

Cbi Distributing CORP.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-19

Last Inspection

2011-05-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,900 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$9,800

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,200 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Cbi Distributing CORP. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cbi Distributing CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $9,800 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,900 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cbi Distributing CORP., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,800 here).

Pti Quality Containment Solutions LLC $9,800 MI Utica Community Schools - Auxiliary Services $9,800 MI Ssa Gulf, INC. $9,800 FL Forward Air, INC. $9,800 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RD America, LLC DBA Resturant Depot and Jetro Cash 2 insp. Orange, CT B&C Industries 2 insp. Lyndhurst, NJ Schwihag Track and Switch Tech INC 2 insp. Grandview, MO Dixie Cullen Interests INC 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pti Quality Containment Solutions LLC
Belleville, MI
3 inspections $9,800
Utica Community Schools - Auxiliary Services
Sterling Heights, MI
2 inspections $9,800
Ssa Gulf, INC.
Panama City, FL
3 inspections $9,800
Forward Air, INC.
East Boston, MA
2 inspections $9,800
Nationwide Truck Brokers INC DBA NTB Trucking
Lansing, MI
2 inspections $9,800

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What to do with this record

Use Cbi Distributing 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 Cbi Distributing CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cbi Distributing CORP.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cbi Distributing CORP. have? ▼
Cbi Distributing CORP. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Cbi Distributing CORP. had? ▼
Cbi Distributing CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-19 and the most recent on 2011-05-05. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cbi Distributing CORP.? ▼
Cbi Distributing CORP. has been assessed $9,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Cbi Distributing CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cbi Distributing CORP. has 3 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 Cbi Distributing CORP. operate in? ▼
Cbi Distributing CORP. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cbi Distributing CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cbi Distributing CORP. ranks #35,736 (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 Cbi Distributing CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cbi Distributing CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,800 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Forward Air, INC. in East Boston, MA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $9,800 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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