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Wholesale Trade · Elgin, IL

Lindstrom Metric LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lindstrom Metric LLC ranks #30,754 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$11,650
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#30,754
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lindstrom Metric LLC in Elgin, 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: $11,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lindstrom Metric LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #30,754 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, M&M Service Company in Carlinville, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,660 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#30,754
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 Lindstrom Metric LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lindstrom Metric LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$11,650 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lindstrom Metric LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOVING PETS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JAMES SKINNER BAKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AES DRILLING FLUIDS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1J C SNAVELY & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3T. H. SNIPES & SONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23GREENSTAR ALLENTOWN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ENCAP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13VENTRA FOWLERVILLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3B.P. LESKY DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21MID-COLUMBIA PRODUCERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FOOD AUTHORITY SOUTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MILAM'S TRUCK AND TR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SHANGO'S FIREWORKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LENOX METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MENDEZ & CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ALLOCCO RECYCLING LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WEINER IRON & METAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OKLAHOMA TIRE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Lindstrom Metric LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Lindstrom Metric LLC 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.

Lindstrom Metric LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Lindstrom Metric LLC sits at penalty rank #1,481 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($11,650 assessed).

How Lindstrom Metric LLC Compares

Lindstrom Metric LLC'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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-09

Last Inspection

2012-03-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,883

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,883 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

2

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

$20,500

Current Penalty Amount

$11,650

Penalty Reduction

43.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,850 from the initial assessment of $20,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Lindstrom Metric LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lindstrom Metric LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $11,650 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,883 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lindstrom Metric LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,650 here).

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC $11,650 TN East West General Traders, INC. $11,642 VT Container Life Cycle Management, LLC $11,663 WI Rosenburg Ventures II, INC. $11,629 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Loving Pets Corporation 3 insp. Cranbury, NJ James Skinner Baking CO 3 insp. Omaha, NE Aes Drilling Fluids, LLC 3 insp. Pecos, TX J C Snavely & Sons INC 3 insp. Lancaster, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC
Goodlettsville, TN
6 inspections $11,650
Coronado Recycling Center
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
East West General Traders, INC.
Barre, VT
2 inspections $11,642
M&M Service Company
Carlinville, IL
2 inspections $11,660
Container Life Cycle Management, LLC
Saint Francis, WI
2 inspections $11,663

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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 Lindstrom Metric LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lindstrom Metric LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Lindstrom Metric LLC have? ▼
Lindstrom Metric LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Lindstrom Metric LLC had? ▼
Lindstrom Metric LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-09 and the most recent on 2012-03-23. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lindstrom Metric LLC? ▼
Lindstrom Metric LLC has been assessed $11,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,500 (a 43.2% reduction).
Does Lindstrom Metric LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lindstrom Metric LLC has 9 serious violations, and 1 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 Lindstrom Metric LLC operate in? ▼
Lindstrom Metric LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423840). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lindstrom Metric LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lindstrom Metric LLC ranks #30,754 (the upper 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 Lindstrom Metric LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lindstrom Metric LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,650 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, M&M Service Company in Carlinville, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $11,660 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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