Illinois transportation & warehousing: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to transportation & warehousing establishments in Illinois over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of transportation & warehousing inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 10 | 29% |
| 1904.39 | Severe Injury Reporting | 6 | 17% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 6 | 17% |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 3 | 9% |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 3 | 9% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 3 | 9% |
| 1917.50 | 3 | 9% | |
| 1917.45 | 3 | 9% | |
| 1910.176 | Materials Handling | 2 | 6% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 2 | 6% |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 2 | 6% |
| 1910.146 | Confined Spaces | 2 | 6% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 4931: 18 inspections
- NAICS 4841: 4 inspections
- NAICS 4883: 3 inspections
- NAICS 4889: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4882: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4821: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4911: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4884: 1 inspections
Recently cited transportation & warehousing establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double M Trucking, Inc. | East Moline | Sep 3, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 25, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| ID Logistics Warehousing, LLC | Joliet | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 15, 2026Contested Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Total Clean, LLC | Hazel Crest | Aug 28, 2026 | 8 | $200,194 | $25,600 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc. | Sheldon | Aug 27, 2026 | 21 | $18,813 | $8,200 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Elite Wheel Decatur LLC | Decatur | Aug 6, 2026 | 2 | $3,405 | $3,405 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| JMF Manufacturing, LLC | East Moline | Jul 28, 2026 | 2 | $11,836 | $7,449 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| BSX Logix LLC | Joliet | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $4,502 | $2,250 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| TPF Holding LLC | Urbana | Jul 24, 2026 | 3 | $15,889 | $6,621 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Basor Electric, Inc. | Sparta | Jul 24, 2026 | 2 | $13,506 | $9,454 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Cad Engineering Resources, Inc. dba Cer Group NA | Flora | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $8,513 | $5,533 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Bruegge and Co. | Normal | Jul 2, 2026 | 14 | $41,045 | $18,536 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Southern Illinois Transfer, Inc. | New Athens | Jun 18, 2026 | 2 | $11,255 | $6,865 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pioneer Technology, Inc. | Romeoville | May 29, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $10,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Chicago Furniture & Mattress Warehouse dba Ultimate Furniture & Mattress, Inc. | Chicago | May 22, 2026 | 3 | $6,242 | $6,242 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| BDR Solutions LLC | Hines | May 14, 2026 | 1 | $6,621 | $6,621 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| BNSF Railway Company | Chicago | May 4, 2026 | 2 | $8,512 | $5,958 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| River Docks, Inc. | Alsip | Apr 22, 2026 | 6 | $64,216 | $64,216 | Final orderAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Vancorp Crating, LLC | Bolingbrook | Apr 20, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $1,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | Chicago | Apr 14, 2026 | 4 | $37,830 | $13,775 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| U.S. Postal Service | Aurora | Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pflug Packaging & Fulfillment, Inc. | Elwood | Mar 23, 2026 | 2 | $13,151 | $13,151 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Metalrays LLC | Romeoville | Mar 18, 2026 | 3 | $6,810 | $4,767 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Shippers Rental Company dba Beardstown Services | Beardstown | Mar 11, 2026 | 5 | $56,747 | $24,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Estes Express Lines | Mc Cook | Mar 9, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $8,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Berkshire Refrigerated Warehousing, LLC | Chicago | Feb 24, 2026 | 1 | $5,628 | $3,940 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Pacific Rail Services, LLC | Chicago | Feb 6, 2026 | 1 | $14,188 | $7,094 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Prairie Central Cooperative, Inc. | Chenoa | Jan 27, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $5,793 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Symbia of Colorado LLC | Bolingbrook | Jan 22, 2026 | 3 | $23,643 | $16,550 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| HD Hyundai Infracore North America, LLC | Rolling Meadows | Jan 16, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Wpil Fulfillment, LLC | Joliet | Jan 14, 2026 | 2 | $11,349 | $5,674 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| United States Postal Service | Springfield | Dec 23, 2025 | 1 | $25,537 | $10,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Harbor Freight Tools Texas L.P | Elwood | Dec 22, 2025 | 1 | $16,550 | $10,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Legacy Grain Cooperative | Dalton City | Dec 5, 2025 | 2 | $158,893 | $79,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 16, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| North America Stevedoring Company, LLC | Chicago | Nov 19, 2025 | 7 | $91,929 | $52,775 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 14, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| River Docks, Inc. | Chicago | Nov 7, 2025 | 4 | $18,536 | $12,975 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 28, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Illinois
- Administrative & waste services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
- Retail trade
- Utilities
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many transportation & warehousing employers in Illinois were cited by OSHA?
35 transportation & warehousing inspections in Illinois had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 3% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Illinois transportation & warehousing?
The most-cited standards were 1910.178 (Forklifts), 1904.39 (Severe Injury Reporting), 1910.303 (Electrical General).
What is the typical penalty for transportation & warehousing employers in Illinois?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $13,151. Median current penalty: $7,449.