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Wholesale Trade · Milwaukee, WI

Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC has a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty60% serious
$54,100
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,530
of 100,495 penalized employers

Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 40 violations, averaging 20.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 24 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, F.W. Webb (Northampton #5) in Northampton, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

20.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$54,100 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What the Data Says About Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC in Milwaukee, WI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 40 violations, translating to 20.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 24 (60.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $60,450 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $54,100 - a 10.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $27,050. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-10-06 to 2014-03-20, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-06

Last Inspection

2014-03-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

20.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 20.0 violations per visit. That's $27,050 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$60,450

Current Penalty Amount

$54,100

Penalty Reduction

10.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,350 from the initial assessment of $60,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 40 5.4
Total Penalty $54,100 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,050 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

F.W. Webb (Northampton #5)
Northampton, MA
0 inspections $0
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Woburn, MA
0 inspections $0
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Chicago, IL
6 inspections $54,197
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2 inspections $54,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 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 Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC have? ▼
Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC had? ▼
Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-06 and the most recent on 2014-03-20. This averages 20.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC? ▼
Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC has been assessed $54,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,450 (a 10.5% reduction).
Does Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC has 24 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 Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC operate in? ▼
Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $54,100 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (Northampton #5) in Northampton, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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