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Wholesale Trade · Mount Prospect, IL

Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. ranks #16,483 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$21,055
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#16,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. in Mount Prospect, IL has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,055. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. 8 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,483 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 well above peers (4.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Oiltanking Houston, L.P. in Houston, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#16,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (1.4 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 Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$21,055 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.97.588.69.1014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOX TANK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40ASSOCIATED GROCERS O…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9UNITED GRAIN CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31PERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 23BALDOR SPECIALTY FOO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31UNITED NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3TNT METAL BUILDINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21SHOOTERS WORLD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31MCKESSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9KOCH FOODS OF GADSDE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6ALCO IRON & METAL CO., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 23MISSISSIPPI STEEL PR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14SUNNYVALLEY SMOKED M…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12AFFILIATED FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 34PACIFIC FLYWAY WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6MID-CITY SCRAP IRON …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25GOYA FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4REGAL RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 57EGT LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 1Inter-Continental Tr…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11
Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. sits at penalty rank #746 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($21,055 assessed).

How Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. Compares

Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC.'s 1.38 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2011-08-26

Last Inspection

2026-05-12

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,632

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 8 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $2,632 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$26,799

Current Penalty Amount

$21,055

Penalty Reduction

21.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,744 from the initial assessment of $26,799. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $21,055 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,632 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,055 here).

Ava Companies $21,060 NY Missouri Scrap & Recycling $21,070 MO Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC $21,075 WI Dal-Tile Corporation $21,079 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Fox Tank Company 8 insp. Kerrville, TX Associated Grocers of New England, INC. 8 insp. Pembroke, NH United Grain Corporation 8 insp. Vancouver, WA Performance Food Group, INC. 8 insp. Livermore, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oiltanking Houston, L.P.
Houston, TX
1 inspections $0
Ava Companies
Hicksville, NY
2 inspections $21,060
Missouri Scrap & Recycling
Old Monroe, MO
2 inspections $21,070
Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC
Cudahy, WI
4 inspections $21,075
Dal-Tile Corporation
Florence, AL
2 inspections $21,079

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What to do with this record

Use Inter-Continental Trading USA, 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 Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 8 inspections, including 7 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 Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. have? ▼
Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,055.
How many OSHA inspections has Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. had? ▼
Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-26 and the most recent on 2026-05-12. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC.? ▼
Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. has been assessed $21,055 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,799 (a 21.4% reduction).
Does Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. has 7 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 Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. operate in? ▼
Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424940). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. ranks #16,483 (the top quarter 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 Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,055 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oiltanking Houston, L.P. in Houston, TX 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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