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Continental Tire the Americas, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Continental Tire the Americas, LLC ranks #126 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 58 violations across 24 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty72% serious
$438,242
OSHA penalties
58
Violations cited
24
OSHA inspections
#126
of 99,447 penalized employers

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC in Mount Vernon, IL has been the subject of 24 OSHA workplace inspections and 58 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $438,242. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Continental Tire the Americas, LLC 24 times over 13 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 58 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #126 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 42 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (9.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, U.S. Minerals, LLC in Baldwin, IL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $448,147 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
72.4%
of violations were serious
#126
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 58 violations across 24 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Continental Tire the Americas, LLC runs far above peers (27.8x 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

$438,242 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($438,242) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $438,242 $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 Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both20.722.42425.627.3026.553.079.4105.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTESLA MOTORS NV, INC., OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 3TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 54AUSTAL USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 30BLUE DIAMOND STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 101PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 25 · Violations cited: 48WELSPUN TUBULAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 90TESORO REFINING & MA…, OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 55CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 79EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 27MUELLER CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 45MERCURY MARINE, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 35FORMOSA PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 49HILMAR CHEESE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 15DETYENS SHIPYARDS, I…, OSHA inspections: 27 · Violations cited: 61FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 19MARTINEZ REFINING CO…, OSHA inspections: 27 · Violations cited: 77CENTURY ALUMINUM OF …, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 22TESLA, INC., OSHA inspections: 27 · Violations cited: 9VALERO REFINING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 35TORRANCE REFINING CO…, OSHA inspections: 27 · Violations cited: 57Continental Tire the…, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 58
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC has 24 OSHA inspections on record and 58 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.

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is the #83 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($438,242).

Combined federal exposure here: $438,242 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Continental Tire the Americas, LLC Compares

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC's 2.42 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 (27.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

24

First Inspection

2013-01-30

Last Inspection

2026-06-01

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 24 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $18,260 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

42

Serious

72.4% of total

1

Willful

1.7% of total

3

Repeat

5.2% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

20.7% 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

$992,947

Current Penalty Amount

$438,242

Penalty Reduction

55.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$438,242

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $554,705 from the initial assessment of $992,947. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Continental Tire the Americas, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Continental Tire the Americas, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 24 2.6
Violations 58 8.0
Total Penalty $438,242 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,260 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($438,242 here).

Waterloo Processing, LLC $443,734 IA Liberty Casting Company, LLC $447,688 OH Adams Thermal Systems, INC. $450,440 SD Stone Etc INC $419,425 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (24 inspections here).

Tesla Motors NV, INC. 24 insp. Sparks, NV Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. 24 insp. Waterloo, IA Austal USA, LLC 24 insp. Mobile, AL Blue Diamond Steel Casting LLC 23 insp. Pigeon, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Waterloo Processing, LLC
Waterloo, IA
4 inspections $443,734
Unwrapped
Lowell, MA
0 inspections $0
Liberty Casting Company, LLC
Delaware, OH
10 inspections $447,688
Meridian Lightweight Technologies
Eaton Rapids, MI
0 inspections $0
U.S. Minerals, LLC
Baldwin, IL
4 inspections $448,147

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What to do with this record

Use Continental Tire the Americas, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Continental Tire the Americas, LLC against Waterloo Processing, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Continental Tire the Americas, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Continental Tire the Americas, LLC also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Continental Tire the Americas, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Continental Tire the Americas, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 58 violations across 24 inspections, including 42 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 Continental Tire the Americas, LLC have? ▼
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC has 58 OSHA violations on record, including 42 serious, 1 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $438,242.
How many OSHA inspections has Continental Tire the Americas, LLC had? ▼
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC has had 24 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-30 and the most recent on 2026-06-01. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Continental Tire the Americas, LLC? ▼
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC has been assessed $438,242 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $992,947 (a 55.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Continental Tire the Americas, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Continental Tire the Americas, LLC has 42 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 3 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Continental Tire the Americas, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Continental Tire the Americas, LLC operate in? ▼
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Continental Tire the Americas, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Continental Tire the Americas, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Continental Tire the Americas, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Continental Tire the Americas, LLC ranks #126 (the top 1% 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 Continental Tire the Americas, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $438,242 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (27.8x the average). The employer has 24 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Minerals, LLC in Baldwin, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $448,147 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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