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Wholesale Trade · Hillside, IL

Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. ranks #21,201 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty42% serious
$16,935
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,201
of 99,447 penalized employers

Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. in Hillside, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,935. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,201 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Texas Industrial Choice in Lubbock, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#21,201
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$16,935 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUILDERS FIRST SOURCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRESH ACQUISITIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PROVIMI DE PUERTO RI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33COCA-COLA REFRESHMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RECYCLING COORDINATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TIMPSON TRADING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNION BEER DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALRO STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FAMILY FARM & HOME S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7METAL STAMPING SUPPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRANCH METAL PROCESS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MADISON LUMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELITE GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNIVAR USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GENSCO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GULF COAST DISMANTLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DANVILLE COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ONLINETECHSTORES.COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16Veterans Distributio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. is the #994 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($16,935).

How Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. Compares

Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC.'s 6.00 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 (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-19

Last Inspection

2016-04-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,468

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $8,468 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

16.7% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$50,250

Current Penalty Amount

$16,935

Penalty Reduction

66.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,315 from the initial assessment of $50,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $16,935 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,468 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,935 here).

Rifle Holdings, LLC $16,940 FL Syracuse Trailer Sales Service Leasing INC. $16,923 NY North Carolina Meat Plant L.L.C. DBA Big City Gyro $16,900 NC Captain Marden's Seafoods, INC. $16,875 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Builders First Source 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Fresh Acquisitions, LLC DBA Dynamic Foods 2 insp. Lubbock, TX Provimi DE Puerto Rico, INC. 2 insp. Morovis, PR Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. 2 insp. Monmouth Junction, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rifle Holdings, LLC
Maitland, FL
4 inspections $16,940
Syracuse Trailer Sales Service Leasing INC.
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $16,923
Newark Electronics
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
North Carolina Meat Plant L.L.C. DBA Big City Gyro
Williamston, NC
2 inspections $16,900
Texas Industrial Choice
Lubbock, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 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 Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. have? ▼
Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,935.
How many OSHA inspections has Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. had? ▼
Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-19 and the most recent on 2016-04-15. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC.? ▼
Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. has been assessed $16,935 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,250 (a 66.3% reduction).
Does Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. 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 Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. operate in? ▼
Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424990). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC. ranks #21,201 (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 Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Veterans Distribution of Chicago, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,935 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Texas Industrial Choice in Lubbock, TX 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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