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Prairie State Generating Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prairie State Generating Company, LLC has a mixed safety record: 24 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty83% serious
$108,467
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#1,474
of 100,495 penalized employers

Prairie State Generating Company, LLC in Marissa, IL has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $108,467. 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 State Generating Company, LLC 10 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 20 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Howard Industries, INC. in Ellisville, MS is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $111,250 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Prairie State Generating Company, LLC runs far above peers (20.0x 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

$108,467 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($108,467) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $108,467 $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

What the Data Says About Prairie State Generating Company, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Prairie State Generating Company, LLC in Marissa, IL includes 10 OSHA inspections and 24 violations, translating to 2.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 20 (83.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $142,060 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $108,467 - a 23.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,847. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (20.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-06-22 to 2025-02-20, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2012-06-22

Last Inspection

2025-02-20

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,847

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 10 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $10,847 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$142,060

Current Penalty Amount

$108,467

Penalty Reduction

23.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,593 from the initial assessment of $142,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Prairie State Generating Company, LLC compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Prairie State Generating Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 24 6.1
Total Penalty $108,467 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,847 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prairie State Generating Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Prairie State Generating Company, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 24 violations across 10 inspections, including 20 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Prairie State Generating Company, LLC have? ▼
Prairie State Generating Company, LLC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $108,467.
How many OSHA inspections has Prairie State Generating Company, LLC had? ▼
Prairie State Generating Company, LLC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-22 and the most recent on 2025-02-20. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Prairie State Generating Company, LLC? ▼
Prairie State Generating Company, LLC has been assessed $108,467 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $142,060 (a 23.6% reduction).
Does Prairie State Generating Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Prairie State Generating Company, LLC has 20 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 State Generating Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Prairie State Generating Company, LLC operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Prairie State Generating Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Prairie State Generating Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $108,467 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (20.0x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Howard Industries, INC. in Ellisville, MS is a similar utilities employer with $111,250 in current penalties.

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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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