Establishment profile
CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC
11525 NORTH IL HWY 142, MOUNT VERNON, IL, 62864
Operated by Continental Tire the Americas llc · 1 of 2 establishments
326211 — Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
Summary
CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC has accumulated 65 OSHA violations across 31 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $447,686 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 69 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
52% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 11 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 31 citations in this view · $414,011 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 B01 I | 4 | 4 | $49,397 | May 2022 | Sep 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 3 | 3 | $89,748 | May 2022 | Sep 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D | 3 | 3 | $52,927 | May 2022 | Sep 2025 |
| 5A0001 | 3 | 3 | $24,827 | May 2019 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 2 | 2 | $11,246 | May 2022 | Sep 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $10,461 | Sep 2015 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II D | 1 | 1 | $16,131 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II B | 1 | 1 | $16,131 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B03 | 1 | 1 | $14,502 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IV | 1 | 1 | $14,502 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I C | 1 | 1 | $14,502 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I A | 1 | 1 | $14,502 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $14,502 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0144 A01 III | 1 | 1 | $11,245 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $10,360 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $10,163 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 G01 | 1 | 1 | $9,716 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $9,716 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | $9,716 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H02 II | 1 | 1 | $9,716 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3262 within IL. Peer group: 69 employers. This establishment has 65 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 3,900 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Jan 2016 – Apr 2025 · 12 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Other finger(s) n.e.c. | Amputation | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Struck by object dropped by person | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) | Amputation | |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Struck by falling object unspecified | Wrist(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Collision with stationary object, nonroadway | Forearm(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Nov 19, 2023 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Forearm(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. | Hospitalized | |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. | Leg(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Vehicle or machinery fire | Nonclassifiable | Hospitalized | |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Amputation | |
| May 14, 2021 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Arm(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation | |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Jan 22, 2017 | Fall from pedal cycle | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Jul 10, 2016 | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Upper extremities, unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Jan 7, 2016 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
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 15, 2023 | Caught Between,Chest,Crushed,Crushing,Drum,Forming Machine,Fracture,Frame,Internal Injuries,TireFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Burn,Concussion,Explosion,Fall On Same Level,Fire,Food processing,Jammed,Mixer,Pressure | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Amputated,Amputation,Finger,Lockout,Machine Cycled,Mixer,Mixer Blade,Unguarded | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 14, 2021 | Amputated,Amputation,Arm,Caught By,Conveyor,Conveyor Belt,Crushed,Engineering Controls,Finger,Forearm,Fracture,Hand Tool,Instantaneous amputation,Lack of Engineering Controls,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Pinch Point,Pinched,Production Line,Pulled In,Reaching,Reaching In,Rubber,Tire,Traumatic Amputation,Working Alone | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Amputated,Amputation,Caught By,Finger,Guillotine Shear | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Belt,Caught In,Finger,Pulley | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 – Dec 2015 | Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC. 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 CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC 11525 NORTH IL HWY 142 · MOUNT VERNON, IL, 62864 | Water | — | 1 | 0 | — | Feb 2025 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2001-07-20. Most recent: 2001-07-20. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT. Most recent campaign: 2025-10-08. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 22 campaigns shown · 771,694 units potentially affected · 5 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25T017000 | Oct 2025 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | GENERALCONTINENTAL | — | 5,362 |
| 25T013000 | Jul 2025 | TIRES:SIDEWALL | GENERAL TIRE | — | 542 |
| 24T009000 | Aug 2024 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | CONTINENTAL | — | 146,568 |
| 24T008000 | Aug 2024 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | CONTINENTAL | — | 462 |
| 23T006000 | Oct 2023 | TIRES | CONTINENTAL | — | 3,472 |
| 23T001000 | Mar 2023 | TIRES:MARKINGS | GENERAL TIRE | 574 | 3 |
| 22T022000 | Dec 2022 | TIRES:SIDEWALL | CONTINENTAL | — | 2,937 |
| 22T006000 | May 2022 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | CONTINENTAL | 119 | 62,283 |
| 22T003000 | Feb 2022 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | CONTINENTAL | 119 | 4,256 |
| 21T001000 | Feb 2021 | TIRES | BARUMCONTINENTALGENERAL TIRE | — | 93,959 |
| 20T018000 | Sep 2020 | TIRES | CONTINENTALGENERAL TIRE | — | 11,728 |
| 18T012000 | Sep 2018 | TIRES | CONTINENTAL | — | 1,990 |
| 18T008000 | Jun 2018 | TIRES | CONTINENTAL | — | 3,917 |
| 18T006000 | May 2018 | TIRES | CONTINENTAL | — | 655 |
| 17T002000 | Jan 2017 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | GENERAL TIRE | — | 325 |
| 16T016000 | Oct 2016 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | CONTINENTAL | — | 14,567 |
| 15T014000 | Jul 2015 | TIRES:BEAD | CONTINENTAL | — | 4,884 |
| 15T012000 | Jul 2015 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | CONTINENTAL | — | 3,826 |
| 14T012000 | Oct 2014 | TIRES | CONTINENTAL | — | 5,993 |
| 14T009000 | Aug 2014 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | CONTINENTAL | — | 11,991 |
| 13T001000 | Jan 2013 | TIRES | CONTINENTAL | — | 1,317 |
| 11T002000 | Mar 2011 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | CONTINENTAL | — | 390,657 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-04-17 | Referral | 3 | 1 | $67,982 | |
| 2025-04-09 | Referral | 4 | 1 | $50,248 | |
| 2025-03-14 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-12-12 | Referral | 4 | 4 | $64,524 | |
| 2023-09-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-09-02 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | 1 | $12,676 | |
| 2022-04-15 | Referral | 4 | 3 | $43,506 | |
| 2022-02-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-11-19 | Referral | 25 | 21 | $84,479 | |
| 2021-11-18 | Referral | 7 | 5 | $95,001 | |
| 2021-05-24 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-06-19 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-01-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-11-13 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $5,210 | |
| 2017-09-11 | Referral | 1 | — | $10,163 | |
| 2016-07-14 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-01-14 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-03-10 | Referral | 1 | — | $3,520 | |
| 2013-01-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-06-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-04-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-03-12 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $3,273 | |
| 2007-07-19 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $2,380 | |
| 2006-11-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-09-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-04-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-06-21 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $4,725 | |
| 1999-02-24 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-08-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-01-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Continental Tire the Americas llc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Continental Tire the Americas llc across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in tire manufacturing (except retreading) within IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- TITAN TIRE CORPORATIONFREEPORT — 2 federal enforcement records
- Bridgestone/FirestoneBloomington — 2 federal enforcement records
- CONTINENTAL TIREMOUNT VERNON — 2 federal enforcement records
- TITAN TIRE CORPORATION OF FREEPORTFREEPORT — 1 federal enforcement record
- KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE COMPANYFREEPORT — 1 federal enforcement record
- HOOSIER STAMPING & MFG INCGRAYVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLCMOUNT VERNON — 1 federal enforcement record
- CONTINENTAL TIRE NORTH AMERICA, INCMOUNT VERNON — 1 federal enforcement record
- BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, LLCBLOOMINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, LLCNORMAL — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Continental Tire the Americas llc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLCMOUNT VERNON, IL — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Continental Tire the Americas llc locationsParent rollup
- Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)All employers in this industry
- Employers in ILState-wide enforcement data
- Tire Manufacturing (except in ILIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC 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 Continental Tire the Americas llc, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC's OSHA violation history?
- CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC has 31 OSHA inspections on record with 65 violations and $447,686 in total penalties.
- How does CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC operates in the tire manufacturing (except retreading) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.1. CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC's self-reported DART rate is 4.6 compared to an industry average of 2.4.
- Has CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC.