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Wholesale Trade · Momence, IL

Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$6,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. in Momence, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, WWS Associates, INC. in Blue Ash, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,000 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTEVA PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PROGRESSIVE GOURMET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AVA COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAKOTA SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BGA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEATHERWOOD PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSEPH C SCHNEIDER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SIC PROCESSING USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ADVANCE INDUSTRY SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SPRINGFIELD CORRUGAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STONEWAY ROOFING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TONY VITRANO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BEARDSLEY FARMERS EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CLASSIC DYESTUFFS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JE HERNDON COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BORAL ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GEORGIA PACIFIC CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PERSONNEL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Prairie Creek Grain …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,407 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,000 assessed).

How Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. Compares

Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC.'s 0.50 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-06-16

Last Inspection

2023-06-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$9,557

Current Penalty Amount

$6,000

Penalty Reduction

37.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,557 from the initial assessment of $9,557. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $6,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,000 here).

Armor Metals & Recycling, LLC $6,000 NJ Keller Grain & Feed, INC. $6,000 OH S S Steiner INC $6,000 WA WWS Associates, INC. $6,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Inteva Products 2 insp. Bluffton, IN Progressive Gourmet, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, MA Ava Companies 2 insp. Hicksville, NY Dakota Systems 2 insp. Dracut, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Armor Metals & Recycling, LLC
Pennsauken, NJ
4 inspections $6,000
Keller Grain & Feed, INC.
New Madison, OH
2 inspections $6,000
S S Steiner INC
Yakima, WA
2 inspections $6,000
WWS Associates, INC.
Blue Ash, OH
2 inspections $6,000
Elite Granite
Englishtown, NJ
2 inspections $6,000

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What to do with this record

Use Prairie Creek Grain Company, 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 Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. have? ▼
Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. had? ▼
Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-06-16 and the most recent on 2023-06-02. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC.? ▼
Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. has been assessed $6,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,557 (a 37.2% reduction).
Does Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. has 1 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 Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Prairie Creek Grain Company, 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 Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. ranks #50,303 (the lower 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 Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,000 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, WWS Associates, INC. in Blue Ash, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,000 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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