Wholesale Trade · Willow Springs, IL

Rowell Chemical Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rowell Chemical Corporation ranks #29,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,164
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #29,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rowell Chemical Corporation in Willow Springs, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,164. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rowell Chemical Corporation 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F.W. Webb (Latham NY #116) in Latham, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #29,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 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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$12,164
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Rowell Chemical Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,164 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Rowell Chemical Corporation.

Rowell Chemical Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Rowell Chemical Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Rowell Chemical Corporation is the #1,426 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($12,164).

How Rowell Chemical Corporation Compares

Rowell Chemical Corporation's 1.50 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-08-18

Last Inspection

2024-08-07

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,041

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,041 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,875

Current Penalty Amount

$12,164

Penalty Reduction

38.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,711 from the initial assessment of $19,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Rowell Chemical Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Rowell Chemical Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	6	5.5
Total Penalty	$12,164	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,041	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rowell Chemical Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,164 here).

Variety Wholesalers, INC. DBA Rose's $12,165 GA Decoral System USA Corporation $12,168 FL Ecullet INC $12,143 WA Herbers Ag $12,130 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

MFG Chemical, INC 4 insp. Dalton, GA Trumbull Industries INC 4 insp. Warren, OH Heath Oil, INC. 4 insp. Harrisville, PA Nationwide Pool Service & Repair 4 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Variety Wholesalers, INC. DBA Rose's

Griffin, GA

2 inspections $12,165

Porter Distributing Co

Mitchell, SD

0 inspections $0

Decoral System USA Corporation

Coral Springs, FL

2 inspections $12,168

F.W. Webb (Latham NY #116)

2 inspections $12,143

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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 Rowell Chemical Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Rowell Chemical Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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 Rowell Chemical Corporation have? ▼

Rowell Chemical Corporation has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,164.

How many OSHA inspections has Rowell Chemical Corporation had? ▼

Rowell Chemical Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-18 and the most recent on 2024-08-07. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Rowell Chemical Corporation? ▼

Rowell Chemical Corporation has been assessed $12,164 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,875 (a 38.8% reduction).

Does Rowell Chemical Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Rowell Chemical Corporation has 3 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 Rowell Chemical Corporation operate in? ▼

Rowell Chemical Corporation operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Rowell Chemical Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rowell Chemical Corporation ranks #29,549 (the upper 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 Rowell Chemical Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Rowell Chemical Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $12,164 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (Latham NY #116) in Latham, NY 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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