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Wholesale Trade · Wolf Lake, IL

Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. ranks #47,585 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,545
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,585
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. in Wolf Lake, 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: $6,545. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,585 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Whitfill Nursery in Phoenix, AZ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#47,585
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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,545 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED FISHING AGENC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BANGO REFINING NV. LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HI-PLAINS COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC PACKAGING PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANHEIM SAN ANTONIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1J.T. EATON & CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GENERAL PARTS DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TEDDER BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TARC INDUSTRIES/EMPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KELLER GRAIN & FEED,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PORT CITY INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH DAKOTA WHEAT G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CJ POLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NOVAK ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIEDMONT CHEERWINE B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BROADVIEW TECHNOLOGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INLAND MEATS OF SPOK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAFEWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COUNTRY COACH CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Schaefer Enterprises…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. is the #2,278 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($6,545).

How Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. Compares

Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC.'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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-08-03

Last Inspection

2017-10-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,273

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,273 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$6,545

Current Penalty Amount

$6,545

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $6,545 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,273 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,545 here).

Republic Services Recycling $6,545 MO Hardware Resources, INC. $6,544 LA Eaton Steel Corporation $6,550 MI Progreso Cash & Carry INC $6,550 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Fishing Agency LTD 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Bango Refining NV. LLC 2 insp. Fallon, NV HI-Plains Coop 2 insp. Selden, KS Pacific Packaging Products, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Republic Services Recycling
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $6,545
Hardware Resources, INC.
Bossier City, LA
2 inspections $6,544
Whitfill Nursery
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
Eaton Steel Corporation
Oak Park, MI
3 inspections $6,550
Progreso Cash & Carry INC
Ponce, PR
2 inspections $6,550

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What to do with this record

Use Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC.'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 Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. have? ▼
Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,545.
How many OSHA inspections has Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. had? ▼
Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-03 and the most recent on 2017-10-03. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC.? ▼
Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. has been assessed $6,545 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. 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 Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. operate in? ▼
Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423830). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC. ranks #47,585 (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 Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,545 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, Whitfill Nursery in Phoenix, AZ 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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