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Wholesale Trade · Godfrey, IL

International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living ranks #7,518 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$38,075
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#7,518
of 99,447 penalized employers

International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living in Godfrey, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,075. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,518 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Recycling Innovation (a,k.a Valley Recycling) in Northridge, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#7,518
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$38,075 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0022.845.768.591.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMPSON MASONRY CON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7MCLANE COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5KINPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BARRETT FARM SUPPLY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17CHEMAID LABORATORIES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SIMS METAL MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7VENDORS EXCHANGE INT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13RACK PROCESSING CO INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36CELADON DP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CORONA-COLLEGE HEIGH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ALEXANDER TANK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 87FOSTER POULTRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12RAVAGO AMERICAS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSAL MARBLE AND…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18INDUSTRIAL RESIN REC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11UNITED NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0RITCHEY METALS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8NOGALES PRODUCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9International Mulch …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5
International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living sits at penalty rank #301 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($38,075 assessed).

How International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living Compares

International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living's 1.25 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-03-29

Last Inspection

2018-08-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,519

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $9,519 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$53,717

Current Penalty Amount

$38,075

Penalty Reduction

29.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,642 from the initial assessment of $53,717. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $38,075 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,519 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,075 here).

US Foods, INC. $38,132 NH Performance Food Group, INC $38,000 TN Recyc-Mattresses CORP. $37,982 CT Prime Materials Recovery, INC. $37,958 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Thompson Masonry Contracting Company 4 insp. Bethlehem, PA McLane Company, INC. 4 insp. Athens, GA Kinpak, INC. 4 insp. Montgomery, AL Archer Daniels Midland 4 insp. Des Moines, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

US Foods, INC.
Seabrook, NH
7 inspections $38,132
F.W. Webb (Hingham #87)
Hingham, MA
0 inspections $0
Performance Food Group, INC
Morristown, TN
2 inspections $38,000
Recycling Innovation (a,k.a Valley Recycling)
Northridge, CA
0 inspections $0
Recyc-Mattresses CORP.
East Hartford, CT
3 inspections $37,982

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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 International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living have? ▼
International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,075.
How many OSHA inspections has International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living had? ▼
International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-29 and the most recent on 2018-08-29. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living? ▼
International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living has been assessed $38,075 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $53,717 (a 29.1% reduction).
Does International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living has 5 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 International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living operate in? ▼
International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424910). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living ranks #7,518 (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 International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living's total OSHA penalty of $38,075 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Recycling Innovation (a,k.a Valley Recycling) in Northridge, CA 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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