Establishment profile
WATERWAY AG, INC.
208 YASODA STREET, METROPOLIS, IL, 62960
424910 — Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
WATERWAY AG, INC. has accumulated 23 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $16,630 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 90 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WATERWAY AG, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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 · 20 citations in this view · $16,630 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1917.0118 C01 | 1 | 1 | $4,840 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0048 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,840 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 E | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 A02 I | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F01 IV | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 E02 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $350 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 F | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 H02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 H02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
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 4249 within IL. Peer group: 90 employers. This establishment has 23 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WATERWAY AG, INC.. 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 WATERWAY AG, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2003 | ELECTROCUTED,MACHINE OPERATOR,CONVEYOR,ELECTRIC SHOCK,CONVEYOR BELT,HOPPERFatality | 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 WATERWAY AG, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WATERWAY AG, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for WATERWAY AG, INC.. 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 WATERWAY AG, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WATERWAY AG, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WATERWAY AG, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.. Most recent recall: 2014-10-29. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-11 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $9,680 | |
| 2004-06-09 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-15 | Accident | 21 | 17 | $6,950 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WATERWAY AG, INC. 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is WATERWAY AG, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WATERWAY AG, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 23 violations and $16,630 in total penalties.
- How does WATERWAY AG, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WATERWAY AG, INC. operates in the farm supplies merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.
- Has WATERWAY AG, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving WATERWAY AG, INC..