Manufacturing · Godfrey, IL

International Mulch Company, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), International Mulch Company, INC ranks #3,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 42 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty74% serious
$69,128
OSHA penalties
42
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#3,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

International Mulch Company, INC in Godfrey, IL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 42 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $69,128. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected International Mulch Company, INC 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 42 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wiretech INC in Commerce, CA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $69,070 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
73.8%
of violations were serious
#3,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 42 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (7.0 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows International Mulch Company, INC runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$69,128 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($69,128) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $69,128 $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 International Mulch Company, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTONE HOUSE ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32DELTA HARDWOOD FLOOR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21NIX FOREST INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33FROM THE FOREST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22APEX MARINE INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16PANASONIC CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3SAFARILAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1VFORGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19COMPCO INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 36WEBB-STILES OF ALABA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27WINDOOR INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12PECO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10DWS PALLET INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN OREGON MARI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15CATALINA GRAPHIC FILMS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13WASHINGTON BEEF LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9ALUDYNE COLUMBUS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25NEENAH ENTERPRISES I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17UTILITY TRAILER MFG CO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15SAF HOLLAND, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11International Mulch …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 42
International Mulch Company, INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 42 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.

International Mulch Company, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: International Mulch Company, INC is the #1,631 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($69,128).

How International Mulch Company, INC Compares

International Mulch Company, INC's 7.00 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-05-30

Last Inspection

2017-06-15

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,521

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $11,521 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

31

Serious

73.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

9.5% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$165,800

Current Penalty Amount

$69,128

Penalty Reduction

58.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $96,672 from the initial assessment of $165,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How International Mulch Company, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric International Mulch Company, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 42 8.0
Total Penalty $69,128 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,521 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($69,128 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

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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 safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, International Mulch Company, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 42 violations across 6 inspections, including 31 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 International Mulch Company, INC have?
International Mulch Company, INC has 42 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $69,128.
How many OSHA inspections has International Mulch Company, INC had?
International Mulch Company, INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-30 and the most recent on 2017-06-15. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for International Mulch Company, INC?
International Mulch Company, INC has been assessed $69,128 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $165,800 (a 58.3% reduction).
Does International Mulch Company, INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. International Mulch Company, INC has 31 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 International Mulch Company, INC operate in?
International Mulch Company, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does International Mulch Company, INC 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 ranks #3,162 (the top 5% 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's safety record compare to industry average?
International Mulch Company, INC's total OSHA penalty of $69,128 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wiretech INC in Commerce, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $69,070 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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