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Wholesale Trade · Wenona, IL

Ruff Brothers Grain Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ruff Brothers Grain Company ranks #72,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,520
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ruff Brothers Grain Company in Wenona, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ruff Brothers Grain Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Pine State Trading Company in Gardiner, ME is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,520 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#72,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 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 Ruff Brothers Grain Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ruff Brothers Grain Company runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$2,520 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ruff Brothers Grain Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.16.011.015.920.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH CENTRAL FARMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HARTLEY & PARKER LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DICKINSON FROZEN FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STARK METAL SALES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MONIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CHARLESTON STEEL & M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EQUITY COOPERATIVE L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SRS FIBERGLASS PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLANCO CREEK FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOS ANGELES HARBOR G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANDALE FARMERS COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GATOR GYPSUM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGGREGATE RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JOHNSTONE SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOTAL QUALITY PALLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WATERTITE PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN PACKAGING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOLDEN STATE FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Ruff Brothers Grain …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Ruff Brothers Grain Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Ruff Brothers Grain Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Ruff Brothers Grain Company is the #3,404 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,520).

How Ruff Brothers Grain Company Compares

Ruff Brothers Grain Company's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-16

Last Inspection

2014-07-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,260 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$5,040

Current Penalty Amount

$2,520

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,520 from the initial assessment of $5,040. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ruff Brothers Grain Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ruff Brothers Grain Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $2,520 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,260 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,520 here).

Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC $2,520 OH Springfield Grocer Company $2,520 MO Pine State Trading Company $2,520 ME National Bronze and Metals, INC. $2,520 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

North Central Farmers Elevator 2 insp. Warner, SD Freshline Produce, LLC 2 insp. Mahwah, NJ Hartley & Parker Limited, INC. 2 insp. Stratford, CT Bimbo Bakeries USA 2 insp. Montebello, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC
Hicksville, OH
2 inspections $2,520
Springfield Grocer Company
Springfield, MO
2 inspections $2,520
Pine State Trading Company
Gardiner, ME
2 inspections $2,520
Tucker Rocky Distributing
Bolingbrook, IL
3 inspections $2,520
National Bronze and Metals, INC.
Lorain, OH
2 inspections $2,520

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What to do with this record

Use Ruff Brothers Grain Company'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 Ruff Brothers Grain Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ruff Brothers Grain Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Ruff Brothers Grain Company have? ▼
Ruff Brothers Grain Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Ruff Brothers Grain Company had? ▼
Ruff Brothers Grain Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-16 and the most recent on 2014-07-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ruff Brothers Grain Company? ▼
Ruff Brothers Grain Company has been assessed $2,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,040 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ruff Brothers Grain Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ruff Brothers Grain Company has 2 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 Ruff Brothers Grain Company operate in? ▼
Ruff Brothers Grain Company 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 Ruff Brothers Grain Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ruff Brothers Grain Company ranks #72,039 (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 Ruff Brothers Grain Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ruff Brothers Grain Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,520 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, Pine State Trading Company in Gardiner, ME is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,520 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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