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Wholesale Trade · Westfield, IL

Littlejohn Grain, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Littlejohn Grain, INC. ranks #388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty67% serious
$243,000
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Littlejohn Grain, INC. in Westfield, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $243,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Littlejohn Grain, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Amazing Apple Inc in East Rutherford, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Littlejohn Grain, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Littlejohn Grain, INC. runs far above peers (26.7x 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

$243,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($243,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $243,000 $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 Littlejohn Grain, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUSHWICK METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRAIN COMMERCE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COAST CITRUS DISTRIB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED COMMERCE CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PDM STEEL SERVICE CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LANDSBERG NEW JERSEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PROFESSIONAL PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PARKSITE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEPSICO BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRATELLI BERRETA USA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SCRAP SOLUTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26TREK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANGELUS BLOCK CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DESTINATION NISSAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HUTTIG BUILDING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13G PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SELECTIVE STONE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUN-DROP BOTTLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16IMS GEORGIA STEEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOHAWK INDUSTRIES DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Littlejohn Grain, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
Littlejohn Grain, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Littlejohn Grain, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Littlejohn Grain, INC. is the #13 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($243,000).

How Littlejohn Grain, INC. Compares

Littlejohn Grain, INC.'s 12.00 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 far above peers (26.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-02-22

Last Inspection

2023-07-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$121,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $121,500 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

66.7% of total

2

Willful

8.3% of total

2

Repeat

8.3% of total

4

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

$388,812

Current Penalty Amount

$243,000

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $145,812 from the initial assessment of $388,812. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Littlejohn Grain, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Littlejohn Grain, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 24 5.5
Total Penalty $243,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $121,500 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($243,000 here).

Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC $243,330 WI Western Bee Supplies, INC. $250,484 MT Tav Holdings, INC. $256,182 GA Rail Modal Group LLC $215,000 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Bushwick Metals LLC 2 insp. South Plainfield, NJ Grain Commerce INC 2 insp. Amboy, MN Coast Citrus Distribution DBA Coast Tropical 2 insp. McAllen, TX United Commerce Center, INC. 2 insp. Irving, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC
Janesville, WI
10 inspections $243,330
Grainco FS, INC.
Newark, IL
3 inspections $241,500
Western Bee Supplies, INC.
Polson, MT
10 inspections $250,484
Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC.
Addison, IL
2 inspections $235,000
Amazing Apple Inc
East Rutherford, NJ
0 inspections $0

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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 Littlejohn Grain, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Littlejohn Grain, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 Littlejohn Grain, INC. have? ▼
Littlejohn Grain, INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 2 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $243,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Littlejohn Grain, INC. had? ▼
Littlejohn Grain, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-22 and the most recent on 2023-07-13. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Littlejohn Grain, INC.? ▼
Littlejohn Grain, INC. has been assessed $243,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $388,812 (a 37.5% reduction).
Does Littlejohn Grain, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Littlejohn Grain, INC. has 16 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 2 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 Littlejohn Grain, INC. operate in? ▼
Littlejohn Grain, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Littlejohn Grain, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Littlejohn Grain, INC. ranks #388 (the top 1% 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 Littlejohn Grain, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Littlejohn Grain, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $243,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (26.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amazing Apple Inc in East Rutherford, NJ 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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