Establishment profile
CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY
ROUTE 31, MONTGOMERY, IL, 60538
Operated by Caterpillar Inc · 1 of 190 establishments
333120 — Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Summary
CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY has accumulated 17 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 49 years of recorded history, with $2,495 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 77th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 119 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
38% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 17 distinct standards shown · 17 citations in this view · $2,495 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 A | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jun 1978 | Jun 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 B01 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jan 1977 | Jan 1977 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Mar 1979 | Mar 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $145 | Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $115 | Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B05 I | 1 | 1 | $115 | Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Dec 1985 | Dec 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C06 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1978 | Jun 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1978 | Jun 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1978 | Jun 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1977 | Jan 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1977 | Jan 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B06 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1977 | Jan 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 G04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1977 | Jan 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1977 | Jan 1977 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3331 within IL. Peer group: 119 employers. This establishment has 17 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1985 | INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BYFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Most recent campaign: 2019-06-14. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-05-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-10-18 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $100 | |
| 1985-08-26 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-08-08 | Planned | 5 | 5 | $375 | |
| 1984-08-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-02-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-05-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-03-21 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $420 | |
| 1979-03-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-03-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-05-08 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $900 | |
| 1976-12-01 | Follow-up | 6 | 2 | $700 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY is one of 190 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Caterpillar Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Caterpillar Inc across all 190 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in construction machinery manufacturing within IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CATERPILLAR, INC.AURORA — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.EAST PEORIA — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INC.EAST PEORIA — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.MORTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.DECATUR — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INC.PONTIAC — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLARMONTGOMERY — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.JOLIET — 3 federal enforcement records
- BONNELL INDUSTRIES, INC.DIXON — 2 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INCCHILLICOTHE — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Caterpillar Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CATERPILLAR, INC.AURORA, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INC.LAFAYETTE, IN — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.EAST PEORIA, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.MOSSVILLE, IL — 4 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.JOLIET, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INC.EAST PEORIA, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR, INC.PONTIAC, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.YORK, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.MAPLETON, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- CATERPILLAR INC.SANFORD, NC — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Caterpillar Inc locationsParent rollup
- Construction Machinery ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in ILState-wide enforcement data
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing in ILIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Caterpillar Inc, which operates 190 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 17 violations and $2,495 in total penalties.
- How does CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY operates in the construction machinery manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.
- Has CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY.