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Swenson Spreader, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Swenson Spreader, LLC has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$17,887
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#20,099
of 100,495 penalized employers

Swenson Spreader, LLC in Lindenwood, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,887. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Swenson Spreader, LLC 4 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gerber Products Company in Fremont, MI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $17,880 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
80%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Swenson Spreader, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Swenson Spreader, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$17,887 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Swenson Spreader, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Swenson Spreader, LLC in Lindenwood, IL includes 4 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (87.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $33,996 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $17,887 - a 47.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,472. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-09-13 to 2023-08-30, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-09-13

Last Inspection

2023-08-30

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,472

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 4 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,472 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$33,996

Current Penalty Amount

$17,887

Penalty Reduction

47.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,109 from the initial assessment of $33,996. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Swenson Spreader, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Swenson Spreader, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 8 7.8
Total Penalty $17,887 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,472 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Swenson Spreader, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Swenson Spreader, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Swenson Spreader, LLC have? ▼
Swenson Spreader, LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,887.
How many OSHA inspections has Swenson Spreader, LLC had? ▼
Swenson Spreader, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-13 and the most recent on 2023-08-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Swenson Spreader, LLC? ▼
Swenson Spreader, LLC has been assessed $17,887 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,996 (a 47.4% reduction).
Does Swenson Spreader, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Swenson Spreader, LLC has 7 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 Swenson Spreader, LLC operate in? ▼
Swenson Spreader, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333111). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Swenson Spreader, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Swenson Spreader, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,887 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gerber Products Company in Fremont, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,880 in current penalties.

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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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