Wholesale Trade · Sheldon, WI

Tractor Central, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tractor Central, LLC ranks #3,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious
$66,190
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tractor Central, LLC in Sheldon, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,190. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tractor Central, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Beal Distributing, Inc in Sioux Falls, SD is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#3,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tractor Central, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tractor Central, LLC runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$66,190 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($66,190) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,190 $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 Tractor Central, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBATLINER PAPER STOCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BEJI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SWAN ASSOCIATES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROOKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6URPS METAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIEVEKING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ARCO TRADING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6C & C MEAT SALES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24COCA-COLA REFRESHMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HUSSMANN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4R&L CARRIERS SHARED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OTTAWA COOPERATIVE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOUISDREYFUS COMMODI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOUGHTON INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AFFILIATED FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HURDSFIELD GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RASTELLI GLOBAL TRAD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANCE PARTS WAREH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAGNER LOGISTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Tractor Central, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Tractor Central, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Tractor Central, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Tractor Central, LLC is the #123 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($66,190).

How Tractor Central, LLC Compares

Tractor Central, LLC's 3.50 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 far above peers (7.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-11-15

Last Inspection

2019-07-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33,095

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $33,095 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

28.6% 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

$93,059

Current Penalty Amount

$66,190

Penalty Reduction

28.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,869 from the initial assessment of $93,059. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Tractor Central, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tractor Central, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $66,190 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,095 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tractor Central, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($66,190 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Tractor Central, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Tractor Central, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Tractor Central, LLC have?
Tractor Central, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,190.
How many OSHA inspections has Tractor Central, LLC had?
Tractor Central, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-15 and the most recent on 2019-07-11. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tractor Central, LLC?
Tractor Central, LLC has been assessed $66,190 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $93,059 (a 28.9% reduction).
Does Tractor Central, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Tractor Central, LLC has 5 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Tractor Central, LLC operate in?
Tractor Central, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423820). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tractor Central, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tractor Central, LLC ranks #3,391 (the top 5% 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 Tractor Central, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Tractor Central, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $66,190 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beal Distributing, Inc in Sioux Falls, SD 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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