AMERICAN NICKEL WORKS
1223 W. LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60607
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Inspection records
Apr 13, 2010#313934606Apr 13, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313934606$3,55014 viol.14 violations$3,550 in penalties
Inspection #313934606
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 2010
- Closed
- Aug 23, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 17
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,400
- Penalties on Record
- $3,550
- Site Address
- 1223 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 1 | 0.005023 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 1 | 0.002612 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $450 | $350 | Jul 21, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $250 | Jun 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $750 | Jun 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 H03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $500 | Jul 21, 2010 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 I01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $450 | $200 | Jun 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 K01 IA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $750 | Jul 21, 2010 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 L02 IA | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $375 | Jul 21, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 20, 2005#307384438Apr 20, 2005Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#307384438$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307384438
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2005
- Closed
- May 20, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1223 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 2 | 51.6554604 - 75.9655914 | ppm |
Jan 26, 2005#307377325Jan 26, 2005Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#307377325$6309 viol.9 violations$630 in penalties
Inspection #307377325
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 5, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- 1223 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0.0018 - 0.0039 | mg/m³ |
| Trichloroethylene | 19 | 0 - 157.68 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $450 | $315 | Mar 23, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $450 | $315 | Mar 23, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 2005 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 I02 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 15, 1989#17682519Aug 15, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17682519$1,65012 viol.12 violations$1,650 in penalties
Inspection #17682519
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 15, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 15, 1989
- Closed
- Nov 27, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,560
- Penalties on Record
- $1,650
- Site Address
- 1223 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- 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 (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $100 | Nov 13, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $300 | $200 | Nov 13, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 3 | 8 | $360 | $250 | Nov 13, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $200 | Nov 13, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IB | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $200 | Nov 13, 1989 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $200 | Nov 13, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 19, 1985#2346427Jun 19, 1985Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#2346427$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2346427
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 19, 1985
- Closed
- Jun 25, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1223 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
- 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.
Nov 14, 1979#15823016Nov 14, 1979Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#15823016$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15823016
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 15, 1979
- Closed
- Aug 13, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1914 W North, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D11 II | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D04 IIIA4 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 1979 | - | - |
Mar 17, 1975#214712044Mar 17, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#214712044$253 viol.3 violations$25 in penalties
Inspection #214712044
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 1975
- Closed
- Sep 5, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25
- Penalties on Record
- $25
- Site Address
- 1914 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | - | $25 | $25 | Jul 7, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1975 | - | - |
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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, 1975 to 2010. 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.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source