Retail Trade · Gurnee, IL

Woodland Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Woodland Foods ranks #70,934 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,678
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,934
of 99,447 penalized employers

Woodland Foods in Gurnee, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,678. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Woodland Foods 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,934 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Miller's Flooring America in Logansport, IN is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,934
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Woodland Foods compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Woodland Foods sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,678 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Woodland Foods.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITH'S FOOD & DRUG …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FRED MEYER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NORTHWEST TIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PHYSICIAN HMO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RAYMOND BUILDING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LACTALIS HERITAGE DA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CERTIFIED AUTO PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HEB DISTRIBUTION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARC THRIFT STORES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KARIM PETROLEUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BUNKERS OF ST. CROIX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4D & S HARLEY DAVIDSO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CARVANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ME SALVE ISABELA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LOVE'S TRAVEL STOP A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BARNES & SEVERT LUMB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21Woodland Foods, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Woodland Foods has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Woodland Foods in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Woodland Foods sits at penalty rank #1,945 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($2,678 assessed).

How Woodland Foods Compares

Woodland Foods's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-05-17

Last Inspection

2012-03-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$893

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $893 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$3,825

Current Penalty Amount

$2,678

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,147 from the initial assessment of $3,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Woodland Foods compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Woodland Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $2,678 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $893 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Woodland Foods, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Woodland Foods safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Woodland Foods's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Woodland Foods have?
Woodland Foods has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,678.
How many OSHA inspections has Woodland Foods had?
Woodland Foods has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-17 and the most recent on 2012-03-27. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Woodland Foods?
Woodland Foods has been assessed $2,678 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,825 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Woodland Foods have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Woodland Foods has 2 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 Woodland Foods operate in?
Woodland Foods operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Woodland Foods rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Woodland Foods ranks #70,934 (the lower 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 Woodland Foods's safety record compare to industry average?
Woodland Foods's total OSHA penalty of $2,678 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Miller's Flooring America in Logansport, IN is a similar retail 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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