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Wholesale Trade · Waukegan, IL

Woodland Foods, LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Woodland Foods, LTD. ranks #11,336 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$28,472
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,336
of 99,447 penalized employers

Woodland Foods, LTD. in Waukegan, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,472. 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, LTD. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,336 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, General Pallets, INC. in Fort Smith, AR is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $28,400 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#11,336
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Woodland Foods, LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Woodland Foods, LTD. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$28,472 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Woodland Foods, LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIFORNIA RANCH FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FLEX N GATE DETROIT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CISCO FLOORING SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SARAH'S TRADING INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CHOICE EQUIPMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16KRYGER GLASS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CALAVO GROWERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAM'S USED PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENTERPRISE RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROYAL PAPER STOCK CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SAVAL FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATMAX EQUIPMENT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIAMI INDUSTRIAL TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE NATORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IDAHO MILLING AND GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PEACOCK PAVERS ACQUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SB SPECIALTY METALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BOOKS FOR LESS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PUERTO RICO WIRE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RPB SAFETY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Woodland Foods, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Woodland Foods, LTD. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Woodland Foods, LTD. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Woodland Foods, LTD. is the #473 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($28,472).

How Woodland Foods, LTD. Compares

Woodland Foods, LTD.'s 3.00 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-28

Last Inspection

2017-03-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,236

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $14,236 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$43,660

Current Penalty Amount

$28,472

Penalty Reduction

34.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,188 from the initial assessment of $43,660. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Woodland Foods, LTD. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Woodland Foods, LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $28,472 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,236 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,472 here).

Bob Evans Farms Food, INC. $28,455 TX J & G Foods, INC. $28,450 MA Knaus Cheese, INC. $28,501 WI General Pallets, INC. $28,400 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

California Ranch Food Company, INC. 2 insp. Vernon, CA Flex N Gate Detroit LLC 2 insp. Detroit, MI Cisco Flooring Supplies 2 insp. Orlando, FL Sarah's Trading Incorporated 2 insp. Doraville, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bob Evans Farms Food, INC.
Sulphur Springs, TX
2 inspections $28,455
J & G Foods, INC.
Sutton, MA
2 inspections $28,450
Knaus Cheese, INC.
Rosendale, WI
2 inspections $28,501
Anthony Marano Company
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $28,415
General Pallets, INC.
Fort Smith, AR
3 inspections $28,400

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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, LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Woodland Foods, LTD.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Woodland Foods, LTD. have? ▼
Woodland Foods, LTD. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,472.
How many OSHA inspections has Woodland Foods, LTD. had? ▼
Woodland Foods, LTD. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-28 and the most recent on 2017-03-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Woodland Foods, LTD.? ▼
Woodland Foods, LTD. has been assessed $28,472 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,660 (a 34.8% reduction).
Does Woodland Foods, LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Woodland Foods, LTD. has 5 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, LTD. operate in? ▼
Woodland Foods, LTD. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424490). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Woodland Foods, LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Woodland Foods, LTD. ranks #11,336 (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 Woodland Foods, LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Woodland Foods, LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $28,472 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, General Pallets, INC. in Fort Smith, AR is a similar wholesale trade employer with $28,400 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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