Establishment profile
DEERE & COMPANY
1600 E. 1ST ST., MILAN, IL, 61264
Operated by DEERE & CO · 1 of 15 establishments
493110 — General Warehousing and Storage
Summary
DEERE & COMPANY has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 2 years of recorded history, with $16,131 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 58th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 844 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DEERE & COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, CPSC product recalls, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $16,131 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L03 I E | 1 | 1 | $16,131 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 N01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 |
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 4931 within IL. Peer group: 844 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
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 2,711 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.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for DEERE & 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2023 | Blunt force trauma,Cart,Caught Between,Forklift,Forks,Pinned,Storage Rack,Struck Against,TorsoFatality | 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 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 DEERE & COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DEERE & COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for DEERE & CO, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other DEERE & CO locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-CA-258234 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2020 | — | Open | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-099832 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 DEERE & COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DEERE & COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DEERE & COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: An error in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software can result in the speedometer and several speed-related safety systems not functioning as designed, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.. Most recent recall: 2024-09-26. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 22 recalls shown · 25 units across all recalls · 22 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Crash Hazard #24377 | Sep 2024 | The front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail causing the tractor to lose braking, resulting in a crash hazard. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls XUV590 Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #23768 | Jun 2023 | Fuel can leak from under the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) #22756 | Jul 2022 | The wheel hubs were not manufactured to specifications and can fail, causing the tractor to lose braking and propulsion, posing crash and injury hazards. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert) #21776 | Aug 2021 | Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury hazard to the operator. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) #21748 | May 2021 | An error in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software can result in the speedometer and several speed-related safety systems not functioning as designed, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) #20706 | Oct 2019 | Front cab support bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can fail during a rollover, posing a crushing injury hazard to the operator. | — | View → |
Gator Utility Vehicles Recalled by John Deere Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) #19776 | Sep 2019 | The plastic sheathing on the throttle cable can melt due to improper routing, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) #18766 | Sep 2018 | The powertrain hardware can come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Loaders Due To Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) #18745 | May 2018 | Information about the proper ballast when the loader is attached to a John Deere model 2025R tractor is missing from the operator's manual. If improperly ballasted, the tractor can be unstable and create a risk of injury to the operator or bystanders. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls ZTrak Riding Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) #18719 | Feb 2018 | The mower's blades can continue to rotate under power when the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration risk to the user or bystander. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due To Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) #18718 | Jan 2018 | The brakes can fail, posing crash and injury hazards. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Crossover Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) #18709 | Dec 2017 | The steering shaft can separate from the steering rack assembly and result in a loss of vehicle steering control, posing a crash hazard. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) #18705 | Dec 2017 | The rollover protective structure (ROPS) at the back of the tractor can loosen and fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing a risk of injury. | — | View → |
Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard #18700 | Oct 2017 | The wood chipper's knives (blades) can break and discharge, hitting the operators or bystanders, posing a risk of injury. | 25 | View → |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard #17227 | Sep 2017 | The transmission can fail, posing a crash hazard. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard (Recall Alert) #16772 | Sep 2016 | The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, posing a crushing hazard. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) #16765 | Aug 2016 | The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls High-Performance Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #16763 | Jul 2016 | The fuel hose could leak or separate when the fuel system is pressurized, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert) #16717 | Dec 2015 | A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Crash Hazard #15205 | Aug 2015 | The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert) #13747 | Aug 2013 | The spring locking pins in the rollover protective system (ROPS) can break and cause the ROPs to fail in the event of a rollover. This presents a risk of serious injury or death to the operator. | — | View → |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards #11752 | Sep 2011 | The cooling fan (A) installed on top of the front mounted Kawasaki engine in the lawn tractor can break. If the cooling fan is not operational, the engine can overheat causing the surrounding plastic to melt, creating the risk of fire and serious injury. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Most recent campaign: 2012-07-11. 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. 1 campaign shown · 661 units potentially affected · 1 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12E026000 | Jul 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | JOHN DEERE | — | 661 |
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).
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 2 | 1 | $16,131 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
DEERE & COMPANY is one of 15 establishments rolled up under the parent organization DEERE & CO.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of DEERE & CO across all 15 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by DEERE & CO, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- DEERE & COMPANYMOLINE, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- DEERE & COMPANYEAST MOLINE, IL — 1 federal enforcement record
- DEERE & COMPANYHORICON, WI — 1 federal enforcement record
- DEERE AND COMPANYPATON, IA — 1 federal enforcement record
- DEERE & COPORTLAND, OR — 1 federal enforcement record
- DEERE & COMPANY, INC.ELGIN, SC — 0 federal enforcement records
- DEERE & COMPANYFUQUAY VARINA, NC — 0 federal enforcement records
- DEERE AND COMPANYGREER, SC — 0 federal enforcement records
- DEERE & COColumbus, OH — 0 federal enforcement records
- DEERE & COMPANYMIAMI, FL — 0 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DEERE & 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 DEERE & CO, which operates 15 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DEERE & COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- DEERE & COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $16,131 in total penalties.
- How does DEERE & COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- DEERE & COMPANY operates in the general warehousing and storage industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.9. DEERE & COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 7.86 compared to an industry average of 4.3.
- Has DEERE & COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving DEERE & COMPANY.