BRETFORD MANUFACTURING INC.
3951 25TH AVE., Schiller Park, IL 60176
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Apr 1, 2005#308732601Apr 1, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308732601$9,45311 viol.11 violations$9,453 in penalties
Inspection #308732601
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 2005
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 187
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,500
- Penalties on Record
- $9,453
- Site Address
- 9715 Soreng Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176
- Industry
- 337214 Office Furniture (except Wood) 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 (10 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 B04 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,125 | $788 | Jun 10, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Jun 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,050 | Jun 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $788 | Jun 10, 2005 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Jun 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Jun 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,050 | Jun 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.255 Resistance Welding OSHA citation code: 19100255 B04 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,050 | Jun 10, 2005 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $788 | May 19, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 VIID | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 19, 2000#303263321Jan 19, 2000Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#303263321$3,1689 viol.9 violations$3,168 in penalties
Inspection #303263321
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 19, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 24, 2000
- Closed
- Apr 3, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 220
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,375
- Penalties on Record
- $3,168
- Site Address
- 9715 Soreng Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176
- 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A04 I | Other | 1 | 50 | $1,500 | $0 | Feb 17, 2000 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A04 II | Other | 3 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 44 | 5 | $1,500 | $1,056 | Mar 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,056 | Feb 24, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 3 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 ID | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003D | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D04 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,875 | $1,056 | Mar 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 2000 | - | - |
Nov 14, 1988#106140759Nov 14, 1988Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#106140759$3,1007 viol.7 violations$3,100 in penalties
Inspection #106140759
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 23, 1988
- Closed
- Jan 12, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,100
- Penalties on Record
- $3,100
- Site Address
- 9715 Soreng Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 9 | $900 | $900 | Jan 11, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 II | Serious | 1 | 300 | $300 | $300 | Dec 19, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $900 | $900 | Mar 14, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C02 IV | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jan 11, 1989 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 G | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1988 | - | - |
Aug 15, 1986#100098649Aug 15, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100098649$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100098649
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 15, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 18, 1986
- Closed
- Sep 19, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 225
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3951 25th Ave., Schiller Park, IL 60176
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Aug 13, 1986#100120716Aug 13, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100120716$65511 viol.11 violations$655 in penalties
Inspection #100120716
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 13, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 13, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 225
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,260
- Penalties on Record
- $655
- Site Address
- 3951 25th Ave., Schiller Park, IL 60176
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $270 | $145 | Sep 18, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 2 | 2 | $450 | $230 | Oct 17, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C02 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $270 | $140 | Sep 24, 1986 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C02 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $270 | $140 | Oct 17, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 1986 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 1986 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1986 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C02 V | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 1986 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 160 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 1986 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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, 1986 to 2005. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: office furniture (except wood) manufacturing reported 2.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source