Wholesale Trade · Oakley, IL

Clarkson Grain Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clarkson Grain Company, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Clarkson Grain Company, INC. in Oakley, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clarkson Grain Company, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Of these, 1 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, Mintek Resources / Omni Materials in Indianapolis, IN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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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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 Clarkson Grain Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOB EVANS FARMS FOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUN VALLEY RAISINS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9METALICO YOUNGSTOWN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MELT SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRIGON PLASTICS COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HENDRIX & COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CELADON DP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLIED DOCK PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST MEMPHIS STEEL & PIPE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKE ONTARIO FRUIT COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARKER VOLKL USA INC. AND ITS SUCCESSOR K2 SPORTS LLC, DBA: ELEVATE OUTDOOR COLLECTIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILICON FOREST ELECTRONICS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20THE BEVERAGE MARKET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6POLYWORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPIRE WINE & SPIRITS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RE-HARVEST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL CONTAINER GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLACIAL PLAINS CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9D. OTANI PRODUCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Clarkson Grain Company, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Clarkson Grain Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

How Clarkson Grain Company, INC. Compares

Clarkson Grain Company, INC.'s 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Clarkson Grain Company, INC. to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-26

Last Inspection

2012-03-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Clarkson Grain Company, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clarkson Grain Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $0 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

Use Clarkson Grain Company, INC.'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 Clarkson Grain Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clarkson Grain Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Clarkson Grain Company, INC. have? ▼
Clarkson Grain Company, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Clarkson Grain Company, INC. had? ▼
Clarkson Grain Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-26 and the most recent on 2012-03-29. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clarkson Grain Company, INC.? ▼
Clarkson Grain Company, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,390 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Clarkson Grain Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clarkson Grain Company, INC. has 1 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 Clarkson Grain Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Clarkson Grain 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.
How does Clarkson Grain Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clarkson Grain Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mintek Resources / Omni Materials in Indianapolis, IN 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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