Manufacturing · Bartlett, IL

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. ranks #2,256 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty93% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$85,710
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #2,256
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. in Bartlett, IL has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $85,710. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. 7 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,256 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, South Marine Systems, LLC in Ashtabula, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $85,642 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 92.9%
of violations were serious: #2,256
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Cheese Merchants of Am…

$85,710
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$85,710 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C..

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. sits at penalty rank #1,185 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($85,710 assessed).

How Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. Compares

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C.'s 2.00 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-04-16

Last Inspection

2026-03-20

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,244

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $12,244 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

92.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$153,369

Current Penalty Amount

$85,710

Penalty Reduction

44.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $67,659 from the initial assessment of $153,369. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C.	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.6
Violations	14	8.0
Total Penalty	$85,710	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$12,244	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($85,710 here).

Spi / Mobile Pulley Works, INC. $85,756 AL South Marine Systems, LLC $85,642 OH Peachtree Packaging, INC. $85,805 GA Crown Battery MFG. CO. $85,577 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Outdoor Furniture Refinishing, INC. 7 insp. Houston, TX Pga Incorporated 7 insp. Freeland, PA Trailer Component Manufacturing, INC. (Tracom) 7 insp. Mentor, OH Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC 7 insp. Feura Bush, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fashion Jeida, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Spi / Mobile Pulley Works, INC.

Mobile, AL

6 inspections $85,756

South Marine Systems, LLC

Ashtabula, OH

2 inspections $85,642

Peachtree Packaging, INC.

Lawrenceville, GA

4 inspections $85,805

Whitewater Processing Co

Harrison, OH

2 inspections $13,500

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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 Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 7 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. have? ▼

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $85,710.

How many OSHA inspections has Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. had? ▼

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-16 and the most recent on 2026-03-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C.? ▼

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. has been assessed $85,710 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $153,369 (a 44.1% reduction).

Does Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. has 13 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 Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. operate in? ▼

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311513). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C. ranks #2,256 (the top 5% 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 Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Cheese Merchants of America L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $85,710 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, South Marine Systems, LLC in Ashtabula, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $85,642 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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