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AZTECA FOODS, INC.
$48,320
penalties
39
viol.
14
insp.

AZTECA FOODS, INC.

5005 S. NAGLE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60638NAICS 311919 Other Snack Food Manufacturing

Inspections
14
Mar 2000 to Feb 2026 · 10 safety, 4 health
Violations
39
across 14 inspections
Penalties on record
$48,320
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 27Willful 0Repeat 0Other 12

Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology

Inspection records

Nov 15, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#305220212$00 viol.

Inspection #305220212

Dates

Opened
Nov 15, 2002
Closing Conference Date
Nov 15, 2002
Closed
Nov 18, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
138
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
5005 S. Nagle Ave., Chicago, IL 60638
Industry
311919 Other Snack Food 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.

Oct 16, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#305219545$6832 viol.

Inspection #305219545

Dates

Opened
Oct 16, 2002
Closing Conference Date
Oct 31, 2002
Closed
Dec 13, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
138
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$975
Penalties on Record
$683
Site Address
5005 S. Nagle Ave., Chicago, IL 60638
Industry
311919 Other Snack Food Manufacturing

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.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.176
Handling Materials - General
OSHA citation code: 19100176 B
Serious35$975$683Dec 13, 2002--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other14$0$0Dec 13, 2002--
Mar 9, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303118715$4,5009 viol.

Inspection #303118715

Dates

Opened
Mar 9, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Mar 27, 2000
Closed
May 19, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
130
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
9 serious
Initial Penalties
$7,150
Penalties on Record
$4,500
Site Address
5005 S. Nagle Ave., Chicago, IL 60638
Industry
311919 Other Snack Food Manufacturing

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.

Violations

Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02
Serious1130$825$500May 16, 2000--
01001B1910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III
Serious1130$0$0May 16, 2000--
01002A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I
Serious195$1,375$900May 16, 2000--
01002B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I
Serious195$0$0May 16, 2000--
010031910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02
Serious1130$825$400May 16, 2000--
010041910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious19$1,375$900Apr 5, 2000--
010051910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious18$1,375$900Apr 5, 2000--
01006A1910.332
Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training
OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01
Serious117$1,375$900May 16, 2000--
01006B1910.333
Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices
OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I
Serious117$0$0May 16, 2000--
Mar 9, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303118707$1,6019 viol.

Inspection #303118707

Dates

Opened
Mar 9, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Mar 27, 2000
Closed
May 26, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
130
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
1 serious, 8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$5,301
Penalties on Record
$1,601
Site Address
5005 S. Nagle Ave., Chicago, IL 60638
Industry
311919 Other Snack Food Manufacturing

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 Sampling1 substance sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Gravimetric DeterminationQC60 - 37.3354mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)60 - 37.3354mg/m³
Sample WeightQC60 - 24.436mg

Violations

Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01
Other11$1,100$200Sep 25, 2000--
010041910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious13$701$701Apr 6, 2000--
01005A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01
Other15$1,050$200Apr 26, 2000--
01005B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II
Other15$0$0May 17, 2000--
01006A1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02
Other11$2,450$500Sep 27, 2000--
01006B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Other11$0$0Sep 27, 2000--
020021910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01
Other11$0$0May 17, 2000--
020031910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01
Other115$0$0May 17, 2000--
020041910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01
Other11$0$0May 17, 2000--
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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.

Standards cited

1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)11 citations · $15,726
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks3 citations · $7,976
1910.38Emergency Action Plans2 citations · $500

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
18
Substances
3
Inspections
1

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer2.8
Industry average2.6
Penalties per inspection
This employer$3,451
Industry average$3,506

Food Manufacturing, 23,617 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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