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ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO
$850,314
penalties
365
viol.
87
insp.

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO

3883 FARIES PARKWAY, DECATUR, IL 62526

Inspections
87
May 1973 to Jun 2018 · 62 safety, 25 health
Violations
365
across 87 inspections
Penalties on record
$850,314
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 161Willful 1Repeat 33Other 160

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Inspection records

Aug 31, 1977Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#15643299$08 viol.

Inspection #15643299

Dates

Opened
Aug 31, 1977
Closing Conference Date
Sep 13, 1977
Closed
Nov 9, 1977

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
20

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2301 North 22nd Street, Decatur, IL 62526
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.

Violations

Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other1-$0$0Sep 21, 1977--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02
Other1-$0$0Oct 3, 1977--
010031910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III
Other3-$0$0Oct 3, 1977--
010041910.25
Stairways
OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X
Other1-$0$0Sep 21, 1977--
010051910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 A01
Other4-$0$0Sep 26, 1977--
010061910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 A05
Other3-$0$0Sep 26, 1977--
010071910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 D03 IV
Other4-$0$0Sep 26, 1977--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 12, 1977Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15643190$1,80019 viol.

Inspection #15643190

Dates

Opened
Jul 12, 1977
Closing Conference Date
Jul 29, 1977
Closed
Nov 9, 1977

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
300
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
19
Violation Types
6 serious, 13 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,800
Penalties on Record
$1,800
Site Address
3883 East Faries Parkway, Decatur, IL 62525
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (7 of 19 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A01
Serious2-$240$240Oct 28, 1977--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05
Serious3-$240$240Sep 3, 1977--
010031910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious3-$300$300Sep 28, 1977--
010041910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious2-$240$240Sep 28, 1977--
010051910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious1-$300$300Nov 27, 1977--
010061910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03
Serious3-$300$300Oct 28, 1977--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other2-$0$0Sep 28, 1977--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Failure to Abate Penalties4 citations, $1,110 in FTA penalties on record

OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 4 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.

CitationFTA InspectionFTA IssuanceFTA PenaltyFTA ContestFTA Final Order
01003-Sep 28, 1977$150--
01004-Sep 28, 1977$360--
01006-Oct 28, 1977$450--

Showing the 3 FTA rows present in the first 7 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 4 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jun 16, 1976Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#15667074$00 viol.

Inspection #15667074

Dates

Opened
Jun 16, 1976
Closing Conference Date
Jun 16, 1976
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
191

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4666 Fairies Parkway, Decatur, IL 62525
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.

Dec 30, 1975Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#15666316$01 viol.

Inspection #15666316

Dates

Opened
Dec 30, 1975
Closing Conference Date
Dec 30, 1975
Closed
Jul 7, 1976

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
170

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4666 Fairies Parkway, Decatur, IL 62525
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03
Other1-$0$0Mar 25, 1976--
Nov 5, 1975Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#15741010$00 viol.

Inspection #15741010

Dates

Opened
Nov 5, 1975
Closing Conference Date
Nov 12, 1975
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
200

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3883 Faries Parkway, Decatur, IL 62525
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Aug 27, 1973Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214723744$00 viol.

Inspection #214723744

Dates

Opened
Aug 27, 1973
Closing Conference Date
Aug 27, 1973
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Not displayed
Number of Employees
520

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4666 Faries Parkway, Decatur, IL 62525
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.

May 21, 1973Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#214696296$9039 viol.

Inspection #214696296

Dates

Opened
May 21, 1973
Closing Conference Date
May 21, 1973
Closed
Sep 11, 1973

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Not displayed
Number of Employees
520

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
39
Violation Types
39 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$90
Penalties on Record
$90
Site Address
Box 1470, Decatur, IL 62525
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (7 of 39 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08
Other2-$0$0Jun 18, 1973--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02
Other1-$0$0Jun 18, 1973--
010031910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03
Other1-$0$0Jun 18, 1973--
010041910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01
Other1-$0$0Jun 18, 1973--
010051910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I
Other1-$0$0Jun 18, 1973--
010061910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III
Other1-$0$0Jun 27, 1973--
010071910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Other1-$0$0Jun 18, 1973--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 39 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records

About these records

A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).

This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.

Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.146Permit-Required Confined Spaces42 citations · $596,500
1910.23Ladders37 citations · $8,720
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus36 citations · $7,420

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
27
Substances
3
Inspections
3

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

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