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CIRCLE GEAR & MACHINE CO. INC.,
$12,350
penalties
8
viol.
4
insp.

CIRCLE GEAR & MACHINE CO. INC.,

1501 55TH COURT, CICERO, IL 60804NAICS 333612 Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing

Inspections
4
Jun 2012 to Nov 2017 · 4 safety, 0 health
Violations
8
across 4 inspections
Penalties on record
$12,350
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 6Willful 0Repeat 0Other 2

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Inspection records

Nov 8, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342759602$5,0002 viol.

Inspection #342759602

Dates

Opened
Nov 8, 2017
Closing Conference Date
Nov 8, 2017
Final Order
Feb 6, 2018
Closed
Apr 3, 2018

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
65
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$9,054
Penalties on Record
$5,000
Site Address
1501 S. 55th Ct., Cicero, IL 60804
Industry
333612 Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear 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
010011910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I
Serious412$9,054$5,000Apr 2, 2018-Feb 6, 2018
020011910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F06 I
Other112$0$0Apr 2, 2018-Feb 6, 2018
Feb 4, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339581092$01 viol.

Inspection #339581092

Dates

Opened
Feb 4, 2014
Closing Conference Date
Feb 4, 2014
Final Order
Mar 11, 2014
Closed
Mar 27, 2014

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
50
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1501 55th Court, Cicero, IL 60804
Industry
333612 Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear 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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07
Other611$0$0Apr 3, 2014-Mar 11, 2014
Apr 25, 2013Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#339026114$00 viol.

Inspection #339026114

Dates

Opened
Apr 25, 2013
Closing Conference Date
Apr 25, 2013
Closed
Apr 26, 2013

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
45

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1501 S. 55th Ct., Cicero, IL 60804
Industry
333612 Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing

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.

Jun 20, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#334775384$7,3505 viol.

Inspection #334775384

Dates

Opened
Jun 20, 2012
Closing Conference Date
Sep 27, 2012
Final Order
Oct 30, 2012
Closed
Feb 26, 2013

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
45
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
5 serious
Initial Penalties
$14,700
Penalties on Record
$7,350
Site Address
1501 S. 55th Ct., Cicero, IL 60804
Industry
333612 Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear 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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01
Serious12$4,900$2,450Nov 20, 2012-Oct 30, 2012
01002A1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I
Serious22$4,900$2,450Nov 20, 2012-Oct 30, 2012
01002B1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03
Serious22$0$0Nov 20, 2012-Oct 30, 2012
01002C1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I
Serious23$0$0Nov 20, 2012-Oct 30, 2012
010031910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 F04
Serious11$4,900$2,450-Oct 30, 2012
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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

1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus5 citations · $9,900
1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)1 citation · $2,450
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks1 citation · $0

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer2.0
Industry average3.4
Penalties per inspection
This employer$3,088
Industry average$2,142

Machinery Manufacturing, 17,986 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

BLS 2024 survey: speed changer, industrial high-speed drive, and gear manufacturing reported 1.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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