GARBE IRON WORKS INCORPORATED
456 NORTH BROADWAY, AURORA, IL 60505
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Inspection records
Aug 10, 1993#102996303Aug 10, 1993Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#102996303$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #102996303
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 1993
- Contested
- Aug 27, 1993
- Final Order
- Jan 19, 1994
- Closed
- May 5, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 456 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 C04 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $600 | $0 | Sep 21, 1993 | Aug 27, 1993 | Jan 19, 1994 |
Mar 4, 1993#102997020Mar 4, 1993Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#102997020$40,0004 viol.4 violations$40,000 in penalties
Inspection #102997020
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 15, 1993
- Contested
- Jul 21, 1993
- Final Order
- Feb 23, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 1, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $84,150
- Penalties on Record
- $40,000
- Site Address
- 456 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A01 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $3,150 | $10,000 | Jul 23, 1993 | Jul 21, 1993 | Feb 23, 1994 |
| 01002 | 1915.154 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19150154 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $10,000 | Jul 23, 1993 | Jul 21, 1993 | Feb 23, 1994 |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $31,500 | $10,000 | Jul 23, 1993 | Jul 21, 1993 | Feb 23, 1994 |
| 02002 | 1915.73 Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges OSHA citation code: 19150073 D | Serious | 3 | 8 | $45,000 | $10,000 | Jul 23, 1993 | Jul 21, 1993 | Feb 23, 1994 |
Aug 27, 1992#103005716Aug 27, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#103005716$3503 viol.3 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #103005716
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 27, 1992
- Contested
- Oct 9, 1992
- Final Order
- Jun 14, 1993
- Closed
- Aug 17, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,720
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 456 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $675 | $100 | Oct 9, 1992 | Oct 9, 1992 | Jun 14, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $900 | $0 | Oct 26, 1992 | Oct 9, 1992 | Jun 14, 1993 |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $1,145 | $250 | Oct 26, 1992 | Oct 9, 1992 | Jun 14, 1993 |
Apr 29, 1992#103004461Apr 29, 1992Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#103004461$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103004461
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 29, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 456 North Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
- 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.
Dec 29, 1989#103205704Dec 29, 1989Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Safety#103205704$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103205704
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 29, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 29, 1989
- Closed
- Feb 23, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 456 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Nov 28, 1989#110601960Nov 28, 1989Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#110601960$3602 viol.2 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #110601960
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 28, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1989
- Contested
- Dec 7, 1989
- Closed
- Feb 11, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 456 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Dec 7, 1989. Final orders are recorded through Dec 29, 1990. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $360 | $360 | Dec 22, 1989 | Dec 7, 1989 | Dec 29, 1990 |
| 03001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 1989 | Dec 7, 1989 | - |
Jul 8, 1988#102575321Jul 8, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102575321$8102 viol.2 violations$810 in penalties
Inspection #102575321
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 8, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 22, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 7, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $810
- Penalties on Record
- $810
- Site Address
- 456 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
- 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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1 | 0.0006 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Stoddard Solvent | 32P / 1A | 0 - 232 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $450 | $450 | Sep 29, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C02 V | Serious | 1 | 15 | $360 | $360 | Sep 29, 1988 | - | - |
May 25, 1988#101521003May 25, 1988Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#101521003$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101521003
Dates
- Opened
- May 25, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 1988
- Closed
- May 25, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1001 Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Apr 29, 1988#102571254Apr 29, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#102571254$1802 viol.2 violations$180 in penalties
Inspection #102571254
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 1988
- Closed
- Jul 21, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- 456 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $180 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1988 | - | - |
Jan 9, 1985#2351674Jan 9, 1985Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#2351674$1802 viol.2 violations$180 in penalties
Inspection #2351674
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 1985
- Closed
- Mar 11, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 7
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- Highland & Sullivan, Aurora, IL 60506
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.105 Safety Nets OSHA citation code: 19260105 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $180 | $180 | Mar 7, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.750 Steel Erection - Scope OSHA citation code: 19260750 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1985 | - | - |
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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.
15 inspections, 1976 to 1993. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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