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Transportation & Warehousing · Normal, IL

Rivian Automotive, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rivian Automotive, LLC ranks #1,366 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 34 violations across 33 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty35% serious
$115,733
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
33
OSHA inspections
#1,366
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rivian Automotive, LLC in Normal, IL has been the subject of 33 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $115,733. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Rivian Automotive, LLC: 33 inspections in 5 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 34 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,366 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (17.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, B H Wellington Inc in Indianola, MS is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
35.3%
of violations were serious
#1,366
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 33 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rivian Automotive, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rivian Automotive, LLC runs far above peers (18.9x 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

$115,733 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($115,733) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $115,733 $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 Rivian Automotive, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both24.328.432.536.640.8046.592.9139.4185.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 33 · Violations cited: 25ALASKA RAILROAD CORP…, OSHA inspections: 33 · Violations cited: 177U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 34 · Violations cited: 26MTA NYCT CONEY ISLAND, OSHA inspections: 32 · Violations cited: 66U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 31 · Violations cited: 19U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 30 · Violations cited: 21U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 30 · Violations cited: 32U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 29 · Violations cited: 22U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 37 · Violations cited: 29U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 21U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 38 · Violations cited: 29U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 33MTA NYCT EAST NEW YO…, OSHA inspections: 40 · Violations cited: 21MTA NYCT/MTA BUS, OSHA inspections: 26 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 26 · Violations cited: 44UNITED AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 26 · Violations cited: 23U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 25 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 25 · Violations cited: 30SAN FRANCISCO MUNICI…, OSHA inspections: 25 · Violations cited: 36Rivian Automotive, LLC, OSHA inspections: 33 · Violations cited: 34
Rivian Automotive, LLC has 33 OSHA inspections on record and 34 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.

Rivian Automotive, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rivian Automotive, LLC ranks #56 at $115,733 current penalty.

How Rivian Automotive, LLC Compares

Rivian Automotive, LLC's 1.03 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 far above peers (18.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

33

First Inspection

2020-12-08

Last Inspection

2026-03-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,507

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 33 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,507 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

35.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

22

Other-Than-Serious

64.7% 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

$227,015

Current Penalty Amount

$115,733

Penalty Reduction

49.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $111,282 from the initial assessment of $227,015. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Rivian Automotive, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rivian Automotive, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 33 1.9
Violations 34 3.2
Total Penalty $115,733 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,507 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($115,733 here).

U. S. Postal Service $115,120 OR United Parcel Service of America INC. $117,000 OH Continental Terminals, INC. $117,000 NJ Ssa Pacific, INC. $117,075 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (33 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 33 insp. Birmingham, AL Alaska Railroad Corporation 33 insp. Anchorage, AK U.S. Postal Service 34 insp. Seattle, WA Mta NYCT Coney Island 32 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

B H Wellington Inc
Indianola, MS
0 inspections $0
Cargoquin
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Chelmsford, MA
0 inspections $0
Reynolds Nationwide/Unique Leasing
Hereford, TX
0 inspections $0
U. S. Postal Service
Portland, OR
30 inspections $115,120

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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 Rivian Automotive, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rivian Automotive, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 34 violations across 33 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rivian Automotive, LLC have? ▼
Rivian Automotive, LLC has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $115,733.
How many OSHA inspections has Rivian Automotive, LLC had? ▼
Rivian Automotive, LLC has had 33 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-12-08 and the most recent on 2026-03-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rivian Automotive, LLC? ▼
Rivian Automotive, LLC has been assessed $115,733 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $227,015 (a 49.0% reduction).
Does Rivian Automotive, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rivian Automotive, LLC has 12 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 Rivian Automotive, LLC operate in? ▼
Rivian Automotive, 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 Rivian Automotive, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rivian Automotive, LLC ranks #1,366 (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 Rivian Automotive, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rivian Automotive, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $115,733 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (18.9x the average). The employer has 33 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, B H Wellington Inc in Indianola, MS 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 33 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.