ABBOTT LABORATORIES
1400 N SHERIDAN, NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Jul 27, 2021#345441711Jul 27, 2021Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345441711$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345441711
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 2021
- Closed
- Aug 17, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3158 Martin Luther King Junior Drive, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Industry
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Jul 31, 2007#311264683Jul 31, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311264683$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311264683
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 23, 2007
- Closed
- Oct 10, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,930
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1401 Sheridan Road, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Industry
- 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Aug 6, 1985#2493054Aug 6, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2493054$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2493054
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 6, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 6, 1985
- Closed
- Aug 7, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,500
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1400 Sheridan Road, North Chicago, IL 60064
- 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.
May 24, 1984#1545672May 24, 1984Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#1545672$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1545672
Dates
- Opened
- May 24, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 1984
- Closed
- Jan 24, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1400 N Sheridan, North Chicago, IL 60064
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | 2 | 0 | |
| Hexane (n-Hexane) | 2 | 0 | |
| n-Amyl Acetate | 2 | 0 |
May 2, 1984#1331065May 2, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1331065$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1331065
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1984
- Closed
- May 4, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1400 Sheridan Road, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Oct 26, 1982#15933245Oct 26, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#15933245$1805 viol.5 violations$180 in penalties
Inspection #15933245
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 26, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 1982
- Closed
- Dec 9, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,762
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- 14th And Sheridan, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $180 | Nov 21, 1982 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1982 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1982 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1982 | - | - |
Jul 23, 1982#15882806Jul 23, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15882806$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15882806
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 23, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 23, 1982
- Closed
- Aug 3, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Ap9a Abbott Park, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
7 inspections, 1982 to 2021. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.