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Wholesale Trade · Sterling, IL

Tettens Grain Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tettens Grain Incorporated ranks #24,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty78% serious
$14,970
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tettens Grain Incorporated in Sterling, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,970. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Tettens Grain Incorporated 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 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, Ips Corporation in Monticello, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,988 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#24,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tettens Grain Incorporated compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tettens Grain Incorporated runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$14,970 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tettens Grain Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE HOME DEPOT #8938, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7C M HOLTZINGER FRUIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BLUELINX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WELLSTON SCRAP METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KLEIN STEEL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORTHERN METAL RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISTRIBUTION INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOAM FACTORY, INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CANNON STRUCTURES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VALLEY GRAIN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PERRIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ANIMAL HEALTH INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2W.B. JOHNSTON GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOTION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LTD EXTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BODOW RECYLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHEX FINER FOODS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HILLANDALE FARMS OHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHLAND FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3F.W. WEBB COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Tettens Grain Incorp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Tettens Grain Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Tettens Grain Incorporated in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Tettens Grain Incorporated is the #1,146 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($14,970).

How Tettens Grain Incorporated Compares

Tettens Grain Incorporated's 4.50 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-14

Last Inspection

2020-08-17

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,485

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,485 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$30,504

Current Penalty Amount

$14,970

Penalty Reduction

50.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,534 from the initial assessment of $30,504. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Tettens Grain Incorporated compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tettens Grain Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $14,970 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,485 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,970 here).

Sa Recycling $14,979 NV Ips Corporation $14,988 FL Charleston Steel & Metal CO. $14,950 SC Hill Phoenix INC $14,946 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Home Depot #8938 2 insp. Kenai, AK C M Holtzinger Fruit CO LLC 2 insp. Yakima, WA Bluelinx Corporation 2 insp. Denville, NJ Wellston Scrap Metal, LLC 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

New York Packaging
Hubbard, OH
0 inspections $0
Sa Recycling
Las Vegas, NV
5 inspections $14,979
Ips Corporation
Monticello, FL
3 inspections $14,988
Charleston Steel & Metal CO.
Mount Holly, SC
2 inspections $14,950
Hill Phoenix INC
Colonial Heights, VA
6 inspections $14,946

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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 Tettens Grain Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tettens Grain Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Tettens Grain Incorporated have? ▼
Tettens Grain Incorporated has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,970.
How many OSHA inspections has Tettens Grain Incorporated had? ▼
Tettens Grain Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-14 and the most recent on 2020-08-17. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tettens Grain Incorporated? ▼
Tettens Grain Incorporated has been assessed $14,970 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,504 (a 50.9% reduction).
Does Tettens Grain Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tettens Grain Incorporated 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 Tettens Grain Incorporated operate in? ▼
Tettens Grain Incorporated 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 Tettens Grain Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tettens Grain Incorporated ranks #24,188 (the top quarter 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 Tettens Grain Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tettens Grain Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $14,970 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ips Corporation in Monticello, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $14,988 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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