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Wholesale Trade · Forrest, IL

Haab Forest Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Haab Forest Products, INC. ranks #54,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$5,200
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Haab Forest Products, INC. in Forrest, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Haab Forest Products, INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Whatever IT Takes Transmission Parts, INC. in Jackson, MS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,200 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#54,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Haab Forest Products, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Haab Forest Products, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$5,200 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Haab Forest Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMULTILINK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SETZER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 484 LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DELMONTE FRESH PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ZEN-NOH GRAIN CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CLEAN ALL OF SYRACUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DALTON ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BAZE CHEMICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 43AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17RURAL KING SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BRIGHT PEOPLE FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FENTON WORLD METAL B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REGAL RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THALHEIMER BROTHERS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TRIMARK UNITED EAST,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COMMUNITY WHOLESALE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FAGE USA DAIRY INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RIO CHAN FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Haab Forest Products…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Haab Forest Products, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Haab Forest Products, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Haab Forest Products, INC. ranks #2,631 at $5,200 current penalty.

How Haab Forest Products, INC. Compares

Haab Forest Products, INC.'s 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-05-21

Last Inspection

2023-04-06

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,733 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$12,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,200

Penalty Reduction

58.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,400 from the initial assessment of $12,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Haab Forest Products, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Haab Forest Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $5,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,733 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Haab Forest Products, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,200 here).

Whatever IT Takes Transmission Parts, INC. $5,200 MS Philip Lewis & Sons, Incorporated $5,200 MA Textbook Brokers $5,200 NV Colonial Wholesale Beverage Corporation $5,200 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Multilink, INC. 3 insp. Elyria, OH Setzer Forest Products, INC 3 insp. Sacramento, CA 84 Lumber Company 3 insp. Houston, TX Delmonte Fresh Produce N.a. INC. 3 insp. Canton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Whatever IT Takes Transmission Parts, INC.
Jackson, MS
2 inspections $5,200
Philip Lewis & Sons, Incorporated
Boston, MA
3 inspections $5,200
Textbook Brokers
Reno, NV
3 inspections $5,200
Colonial Wholesale Beverage Corporation
North Dartmouth, MA
2 inspections $5,200
Glass Bagging Enterprises, INC.
Duncansville, PA
3 inspections $5,200

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What to do with this record

Use Haab Forest Products, 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 Haab Forest Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Haab Forest Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Haab Forest Products, INC. have? ▼
Haab Forest Products, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Haab Forest Products, INC. had? ▼
Haab Forest Products, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-21 and the most recent on 2023-04-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Haab Forest Products, INC.? ▼
Haab Forest Products, INC. has been assessed $5,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,600 (a 58.7% reduction).
Does Haab Forest Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Haab Forest Products, INC. has 6 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 Haab Forest Products, INC. operate in? ▼
Haab Forest Products, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Haab Forest Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Haab Forest Products, INC. ranks #54,171 (the lower half 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 Haab Forest Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Haab Forest Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,200 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Whatever IT Takes Transmission Parts, INC. in Jackson, MS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,200 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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