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Transportation & Warehousing · Romeoville, IL

Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC ranks #76,989 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,979
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,989
of 99,447 penalized employers

Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC in Romeoville, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,979. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,989 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Big Tow, LLC in Bellevue, NE is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#76,989
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,979 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARSHALLS OF MA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CREATIVE LOGISTIC SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5E&L BATTERY & IGNITI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BOLIVAR FARMERS EXCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EXPERIOR GLOBAL WARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D W TRANSPORT & LEAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ETW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUIS A. AYALA COLON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SYSCO NORTH TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UPS GROUND FREIGHT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RAILWAY PRODUCTS GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ADM MILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANTHONY F. CUBRE JR., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3USF HOLLAND, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACIFIC ALASKA FREIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CON-WAY FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ERLANGER DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TITAN FREIGHT SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Readerlink Distribut…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC is the #3,255 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($1,979).

How Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC Compares

Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-11

Last Inspection

2022-11-18

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$990

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $990 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$2,827

Current Penalty Amount

$1,979

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $848 from the initial assessment of $2,827. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $1,979 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $990 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,979 here).

Target Corporation $1,980 GA Ceva Logistics U.S., INC. $1,975 CA Los Gordos Trucking $1,975 CA United Parcel Service $1,964 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Marshalls of MA, INC. 2 insp. Decatur, GA Creative Logistic Services, LLC 2 insp. Monroe Township, NJ E&L Battery & Ignition Company 2 insp. Newark, NJ Bolivar Farmers Exchange 2 insp. Lowry City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bhullar & Virk Trucking INC
Fresno, CA
0 inspections $0
Target Corporation
Midway, GA
4 inspections $1,980
Big Tow, LLC
Bellevue, NE
0 inspections $0
Excel Trucking
Grand Rapids, MI
0 inspections $0
Thorne Transportation
Athens, GA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC'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 Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC have? ▼
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,979.
How many OSHA inspections has Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC had? ▼
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-11 and the most recent on 2022-11-18. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC? ▼
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC has been assessed $1,979 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,827 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC operate in? ▼
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC ranks #76,989 (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 Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,979 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Big Tow, LLC in Bellevue, NE is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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