CITATION CORPORATION
7800 NORTH AUSTIN AVENUE, SKOKIE, IL 60077
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Inspection records
Jun 16, 2004#307947523Jun 16, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307947523$7,5008 viol.8 violations$7,500 in penalties
Inspection #307947523
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 2004
- Closed
- Jun 8, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 355
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,450
- Penalties on Record
- $7,500
- Site Address
- 7800 North Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 4 | 0 - 0.0030009 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $1,275 | $650 | Dec 22, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,700 | $850 | Dec 22, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,700 | $850 | Dec 22, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $850 | Dec 22, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,700 | $850 | Dec 22, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,125 | $1,150 | Dec 22, 2004 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 K | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,125 | $1,150 | Dec 22, 2004 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 9 | $2,125 | $1,150 | Dec 22, 2004 | - | - |
Jun 16, 2004#307864397Jun 16, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#307864397$7,0505 viol.5 violations$7,050 in penalties
Inspection #307864397
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 2004
- Closed
- Jun 8, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 355
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,750
- Penalties on Record
- $7,050
- Site Address
- 7800 North Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,125 | $1,275 | Sep 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $1,275 | Sep 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Repeat | 4 | 4 | $7,500 | $4,500 | Aug 2, 2004 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 2004 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 2004 | - | - |
Apr 4, 2003#306400946Apr 4, 2003Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#306400946$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #306400946
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- May 12, 2003
- Closed
- May 30, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 7800 North Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 0.4621 - 0.7671 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 0.369 - 0.586 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 4.7 - 9 | % |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $5,000 | $5,000 | May 23, 2003 | - | - |
Jul 21, 2000#303647606Jul 21, 2000Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#303647606$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303647606
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2000
- Closed
- Jul 31, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 435
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 7800 North Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
- 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.
Sep 18, 1996#103590642Sep 18, 1996Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#103590642$14,70031 viol.31 violations$14,700 in penalties
Inspection #103590642
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 18, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 1997
- Contested
- Apr 1, 1997
- Final Order
- Mar 8, 1999
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 435
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 31
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 23 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $56,000
- Penalties on Record
- $14,700
- Site Address
- 7800 North Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
- 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 (8 of 31 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $0 | Mar 20, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| 01003 | 1910.136 Foot Protection OSHA citation code: 19100136 A | Other | 30 | 60 | $5,000 | $0 | Apr 16, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| 01004 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $0 | Mar 20, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| 01008A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Other | 1 | 150 | $5,000 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| 01008B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| 01008C | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 I | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| 01008D | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| 01008E | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E04 | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Mar 8, 1999 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 31 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 18, 1996#103590634Sep 18, 1996Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#103590634$4,5002 viol.2 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #103590634
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 18, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 1997
- Contested
- Apr 1, 1997
- Final Order
- May 8, 1999
- Closed
- Jul 31, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 435
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 7800 North Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7 | 0 - 0.234 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 42 | 0.051 - 16 | mg/m³ |
| Phenol | 5 | 1.0189 - 2.7495 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 42 | 0.007 - 3.069 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 42 | 0 - 100 | % |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 13 | 50 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jun 14, 2000 | Apr 1, 1997 | May 8, 1999 |
| 01002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $4,500 | $0 | Mar 26, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | May 8, 1999 |
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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.
6 inspections, 1996 to 2004. 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
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: iron foundries reported 5.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source