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Wholesale Trade · Assumption, IL

Great Western Products Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Western Products Company, LLC ranks #9,682 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty61% serious
$31,976
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,682
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Western Products Company, LLC in Assumption, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,976. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Western Products Company, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 41 violations, averaging 13.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,682 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Woolco Foods in Jersey City, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.7
violations per inspection
61.0%
of violations were serious
#9,682
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 41 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (13.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Western Products Company, LLC runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$31,976 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Great Western Products Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIED ALLOYS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CURBSIDE MANAGEMENT,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN CONTAINER, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ACME FIRE & SAFETY E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE SCOULAR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SAFETY SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN BUILDERS & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SAFAVIEH INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BUCKEYE DIAMOND LOGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ACE IRON & METAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SOPHISTICATED CHOCOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UNIFIED DOOR AND HAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SYSCO FOODS LOS ANGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UNITED COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WINONA FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AUTOMATIC DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PACIFIC STEEL & RECY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INTERNATIONAL COMMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Great Western Produc…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41
Great Western Products Company, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 41 violations 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.

Great Western Products Company, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Great Western Products Company, LLC ranks #396 at $31,976 current penalty.

How Great Western Products Company, LLC Compares

Great Western Products Company, LLC's 13.67 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-01-10

Last Inspection

2013-01-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,659

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.7 violations per visit. That's $10,659 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

61.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

9.8% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

29.3% 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

$93,240

Current Penalty Amount

$31,976

Penalty Reduction

65.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $61,264 from the initial assessment of $93,240. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Great Western Products Company, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Western Products Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 41 5.5
Total Penalty $31,976 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,659 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Western Products Company, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,976 here).

Paris Produce Company INC. $31,966 NJ High Country Elevators, INC. $32,000 CO Prestige Ameritech $31,920 TX Expert Home Construction, INC. $31,903 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Allied Alloys 3 insp. Houston, TX Curbside Management, INC. 3 insp. Asheville, NC Southern Container, LLC 3 insp. Dalton, GA Dawn Food Products, INC. 3 insp. Denver, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Paris Produce Company INC.
Pleasantville, NJ
2 inspections $31,966
Neilmed Pharmaceuticals, INC.
Santa Rosa, CA
3 inspections $26,550
High Country Elevators, INC.
Dove Creek, CO
3 inspections $32,000
Woolco Foods
Jersey City, NJ
0 inspections $0
Schaefer Auto
Menahga, MN
0 inspections $0

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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 Great Western Products Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Western Products Company, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 3 inspections, including 25 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 Great Western Products Company, LLC have? ▼
Great Western Products Company, LLC has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,976.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Western Products Company, LLC had? ▼
Great Western Products Company, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-10 and the most recent on 2013-01-17. This averages 13.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Western Products Company, LLC? ▼
Great Western Products Company, LLC has been assessed $31,976 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $93,240 (a 65.7% reduction).
Does Great Western Products Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Western Products Company, LLC has 25 serious violations, and 4 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.
What industry does Great Western Products Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Great Western Products Company, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424450). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Western Products Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Western Products Company, LLC ranks #9,682 (the top 10% 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 Great Western Products Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Western Products Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $31,976 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woolco Foods in Jersey City, NJ 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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