DIRECT PALLET, INC.
1485 SCHOEN DRIVE, ELGIN, IL 60120 · NAICS 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Mar 14, 2025#348108218Mar 14, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#348108218$2,3655 viol.5 violations$2,365 in penalties
Inspection #348108218
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 14, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Final Order
- Jun 26, 2025
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 21
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,458
- Penalties on Record
- $2,365
- Site Address
- 1144 St. Charles St., Elgin, IL 60120
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Other | 2 | 2 | $4,729 | $0 | Jul 25, 2025 | - | Jun 26, 2025 |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,729 | $2,365 | - | Jun 26, 2025 | |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Jun 26, 2025 | |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | - | Jun 26, 2025 | |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 2025 | - | Jun 26, 2025 |
Mar 13, 2025#348104605Mar 13, 2025Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#348104605$5,6758 viol.8 violations$5,675 in penalties
Inspection #348104605
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Final Order
- Apr 23, 2025
- Closed
- Mar 4, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 21
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,369
- Penalties on Record
- $5,675
- Site Address
- 1144 St. Charles St., Elgin, IL 60120
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
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 (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 5 | $6,620 | $3,310 | May 16, 2025 | - | Apr 23, 2025 |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,729 | $2,365 | - | Apr 23, 2025 | |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Apr 23, 2025 | |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 I | Other | 2 | 3 | $4,020 | $0 | - | Apr 23, 2025 | |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 2025 | - | Apr 23, 2025 |
| 02002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 2025 | - | Apr 23, 2025 |
| 02003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I B | Other | 1 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 2025 | - | Apr 23, 2025 |
| 02004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Apr 23, 2025 |
Feb 16, 2016#341257699Feb 16, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#341257699$2,8002 viol.2 violations$2,800 in penalties
Inspection #341257699
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 2016
- Final Order
- Jul 20, 2016
- Closed
- Oct 4, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,600
- Penalties on Record
- $2,800
- Site Address
- 1144 St Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120
- Industry
- 423310 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Aug 31, 2016 | - | Jul 20, 2016 |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $2,800 | $0 | Aug 15, 2016 | - | Jul 20, 2016 |
Sep 3, 2015#340894690Sep 3, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340894690$8,7508 viol.8 violations$8,750 in penalties
Inspection #340894690
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 3, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 3, 2015
- Final Order
- Feb 25, 2016
- Closed
- May 17, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $23,100
- Penalties on Record
- $8,750
- Site Address
- 1144 St Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet 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 (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 24 | $4,900 | $2,450 | May 1, 2016 | - | Feb 25, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 3 | 24 | $4,900 | $2,450 | Mar 5, 2016 | - | Feb 25, 2016 |
| 01003A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 24 | $4,900 | $2,450 | Mar 5, 2016 | - | Feb 25, 2016 |
| 01003B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Serious | 1 | 24 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2016 | - | Feb 25, 2016 |
| 01003C | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 M01 | Serious | 1 | 24 | $4,900 | $0 | Apr 1, 2016 | - | Feb 25, 2016 |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 24 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Mar 5, 2016 | - | Feb 25, 2016 |
| 02001 | 1904.1 Partial Exemption for Employers with 10 or Fewer Employees OSHA citation code: 19040001 A02 | Other | 1 | 29 | $700 | $0 | Mar 5, 2016 | - | Feb 25, 2016 |
| 02002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A | Other | 1 | 29 | $0 | $0 | May 1, 2016 | - | Feb 25, 2016 |
Oct 17, 2006#310433800Oct 17, 2006Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#310433800$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310433800
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 30, 2006
- Closed
- Oct 30, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1485 Schoen Drive, Elgin, IL 60120
- Industry
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Wood Product Manufacturing, 18,848 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.