BERKSHIRE INVESTMENTS LLC DBA CHICAGO EXTRUDED METALS COMPANY
1601 SOUTH 54TH AVENUE, CICERO, IL 60804 · NAICS 331420 Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying
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Inspection records
Feb 28, 2023#346532922Feb 28, 2023Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#346532922$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346532922
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 2023
- Closed
- Mar 1, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 68
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1601 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 331420 Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying
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.
Sep 7, 2022#346200017Sep 7, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346200017$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346200017
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 7, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 7, 2022
- Closed
- Oct 25, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 99
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1601 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 331420 Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying
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.
May 12, 2022#345953723May 12, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345953723$5,0751 viol.1 violation$5,075 in penalties
Inspection #345953723
Dates
- Opened
- May 12, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- May 12, 2022
- Final Order
- Aug 17, 2022
- Closed
- Oct 12, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 79
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,151
- Penalties on Record
- $5,075
- Site Address
- 1601 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $10,151 | $5,075 | - | Aug 17, 2022 |
Dec 20, 2017#342863792Dec 20, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#342863792$2,5004 viol.4 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #342863792
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 2018
- Final Order
- Jun 19, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 18, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 88
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,268
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 1601 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $4,268 | $2,500 | - | Jun 19, 2018 | |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | - | Jun 19, 2018 | |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 I A | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 2018 | - | Jun 19, 2018 |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K | Serious | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | - | Jun 19, 2018 |
Dec 11, 2017#342822251Dec 11, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342822251$14,0004 viol.4 violations$14,000 in penalties
Inspection #342822251
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 2017
- Final Order
- Feb 8, 2018
- Closed
- Feb 28, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 85
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,186
- Penalties on Record
- $14,000
- Site Address
- 1601 S. 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 331421
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | 1 | 39 | $4,268 | $3,000 | - | Feb 8, 2018 | |
| 01001B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 1 | 39 | $0 | $0 | - | Feb 8, 2018 | |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 VI | Serious | 1 | 3 | $9,959 | $5,500 | - | Feb 8, 2018 | |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $9,959 | $5,500 | - | Feb 8, 2018 |
Nov 23, 2015#341075117Nov 23, 2015Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341075117$4,3121 viol.1 violation$4,312 in penalties
Inspection #341075117
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 23, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 2016
- Final Order
- Feb 9, 2016
- Closed
- Feb 29, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 88
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,390
- Penalties on Record
- $4,312
- Site Address
- 1601 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $5,390 | $4,312 | Mar 3, 2016 | - | Feb 9, 2016 |
Sep 23, 2014#339970600Sep 23, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339970600$2,6951 viol.1 violation$2,695 in penalties
Inspection #339970600
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 23, 2014
- Final Order
- Apr 14, 2015
- Closed
- Apr 20, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 88
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,390
- Penalties on Record
- $2,695
- Site Address
- 1601 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F03 III | Serious | 1 | 6 | $5,390 | $2,695 | Apr 14, 2015 | - | Apr 14, 2015 |
May 28, 2014#339788341May 28, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339788341$2,2912 viol.2 violations$2,291 in penalties
Inspection #339788341
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 2014
- Final Order
- Jul 21, 2014
- Closed
- Jul 21, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,273
- Penalties on Record
- $2,291
- Site Address
- 1601 S. 54th Ave., Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 331422
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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,273 | $2,291 | - | Jul 21, 2014 | |
| 01001B | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Jul 21, 2014 |
Oct 21, 2013#339437428Oct 21, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339437428$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339437428
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 2013
- Closed
- Feb 5, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1601 S. 54th Ave., Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 331422
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.
Oct 21, 2013#339436180Oct 21, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339436180$4,4505 viol.5 violations$4,450 in penalties
Inspection #339436180
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 2013
- Final Order
- Feb 25, 2014
- Closed
- Mar 6, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,450
- Site Address
- 1601 S. 54th Ave., Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 331422
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | $2,450 | Mar 20, 2014 | - | Feb 25, 2014 |
| 01001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2014 | - | Feb 25, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | $1,000 | Mar 20, 2014 | - | Feb 25, 2014 |
| 01003 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | $1,000 | Mar 20, 2014 | - | Feb 25, 2014 |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $0 | Mar 20, 2014 | - | Feb 25, 2014 |
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12 inspections, 2013 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,284 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.