AMERICAN SPRING WIRE CORP
1775 AMERICAN WAY, Kankakee, IL 60961
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Inspection records
May 13, 2003#305996894May 13, 2003Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#305996894$11,37514 viol.14 violations$11,375 in penalties
Inspection #305996894
Dates
- Opened
- May 13, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 16, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 142
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 14 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,750
- Penalties on Record
- $11,375
- Site Address
- 1775 American Way, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Industry
- 332612
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 3 | 0.0024 - 0.077 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Oct 31, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Sep 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Oct 31, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Sep 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 VII | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | $875 | Sep 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | $875 | Sep 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Sep 18, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 10 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.
Sep 9, 1985#2482289Sep 9, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#2482289$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2482289
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 1985
- Closed
- Oct 31, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1775 American Way, Kankakee, IL 60901
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1985 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1985 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 F | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1985 | - | - |
Jun 21, 1983#15799620Jun 21, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15799620$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15799620
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 21, 1983
- Closed
- Nov 29, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 91
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1775 American Way, Kankakee, IL 60961
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1983 | - | - |
Jul 29, 1981#14424857Jul 29, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#14424857$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14424857
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1981
- Closed
- Aug 5, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 83
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1775 American Way, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
May 27, 1981#14424766May 27, 1981Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#14424766$5601 viol.1 violation$560 in penalties
Inspection #14424766
Dates
- Opened
- May 27, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 1981
- Closed
- Aug 5, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 83
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- 1775 American Way, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $560 | $560 | Jul 11, 1981 | - | - |
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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.
5 inspections, 1981 to 2003. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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