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Wholesale Trade · Urbana, OH

The Westville Grain Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Westville Grain Company ranks #36,648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty85% serious
$9,486
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,648
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Westville Grain Company in Urbana, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,486. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Westville Grain Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Blue Island Wholesale Produce, Inc in Chicago, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#36,648
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Westville Grain Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Westville Grain Company sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$9,486 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 The Westville Grain Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONTINENTAL BRICK CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TAV HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ARRY'S ROOFING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CON-STRUX - HOLTSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMIGOS MEAT DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RANCH FOODS DIRECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GREEN SKY INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEST PARIS METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GULFSTREAM STEEL & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNITED STATES WELDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARDEN STREET IRON &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11COMPASS CONTAINER GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18RENZI BROTHERS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GLOBAL METAL POWDERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PRICESMART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ATOMIC DISTRIBUTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCKESSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VALLEY PLASTICS AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4The Westville Grain …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
The Westville Grain Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

The Westville Grain Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Westville Grain Company ranks #1,777 at $9,486 current penalty.

How The Westville Grain Company Compares

The Westville Grain Company's 6.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-06

Last Inspection

2017-04-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,743

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $4,743 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$36,942

Current Penalty Amount

$9,486

Penalty Reduction

74.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,456 from the initial assessment of $36,942. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric The Westville Grain Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $9,486 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,743 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Westville Grain Company, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,486 here).

Rectec, LLC $9,488 AL Motor Parts & Equipment Corporation $9,482 IL Luen Fung Enterprises $9,479 GU Florida Wood Recycling INC. $9,497 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Continental Brick Company 2 insp. Martinsburg, WV Tav Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Greenville, GA Arry's Roofing Services, INC. 2 insp. Tampa, FL Con-Strux - Holtsville 2 insp. Holtsville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rectec, LLC
Mobile, AL
2 inspections $9,488
Motor Parts & Equipment Corporation
Rockford, IL
3 inspections $9,482
Luen Fung Enterprises
Tamuning, GU
5 inspections $9,479
Blue Island Wholesale Produce, Inc
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Florida Wood Recycling INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $9,497

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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 The Westville Grain Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Westville Grain Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 The Westville Grain Company have? ▼
The Westville Grain Company has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,486.
How many OSHA inspections has The Westville Grain Company had? ▼
The Westville Grain Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-06 and the most recent on 2017-04-06. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Westville Grain Company? ▼
The Westville Grain Company has been assessed $9,486 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,942 (a 74.3% reduction).
Does The Westville Grain Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Westville Grain Company has 11 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 The Westville Grain Company operate in? ▼
The Westville 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 The Westville Grain Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Westville Grain Company ranks #36,648 (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 The Westville Grain Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Westville Grain Company's total OSHA penalty of $9,486 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blue Island Wholesale Produce, Inc in Chicago, IL 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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