HOWE CORP
1650 N ELSTON, Chicago, IL 60622
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Inspection records
Dec 29, 1994#102535275Dec 29, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102535275$2,5006 viol.6 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #102535275
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 29, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 29, 1994
- Closed
- May 12, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,750
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 1650 North Elston, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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 (6 of 6 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 | 2 | 2 | $1,250 | $600 | May 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $750 | $400 | Mar 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 4 | 4 | $750 | $0 | Mar 7, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Feb 13, 1995 | - | - |
Mar 8, 1989#103335568Mar 8, 1989Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#103335568$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103335568
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 3, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 64
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1650 North Elston, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1989 | - | - |
Nov 5, 1982#15900814Nov 5, 1982Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#15900814$2403 viol.3 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #15900814
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 1982
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 1650 N Elston, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Repeat | 1 | - | $80 | $80 | Dec 30, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Repeat | 1 | - | $80 | $80 | Dec 30, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Repeat | 1 | - | $80 | $80 | Dec 30, 1982 | - | - |
Nov 5, 1982#15824402Nov 5, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#15824402$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15824402
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 1982
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1650 N Elston, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 E01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 N01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 O01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 1982 | - | - |
Jul 11, 1980#15934813Jul 11, 1980Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15934813$50021 viol.21 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #15934813
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 1980
- Closed
- Jul 29, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 44
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,585
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 1650 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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 (6 of 21 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 C06 | Serious | 1 | - | $250 | $100 | Sep 30, 1980 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $250 | $100 | Aug 30, 1980 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | - | $200 | $75 | Aug 30, 1980 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 1 | - | $200 | $75 | Aug 30, 1980 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $50 | Aug 30, 1980 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $50 | Aug 30, 1980 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 21 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 5, 1977#15896178Jan 5, 1977Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15896178$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15896178
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 1977
- Closed
- Jan 24, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 38
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2825 Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011021 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1977 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 B 040001 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 1977 | - | - |
Oct 6, 1975#214773863Oct 6, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#214773863$909 viol.9 violations$90 in penalties
Inspection #214773863
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 6, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 6, 1975
- Closed
- Apr 28, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 44
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $90
- Penalties on Record
- $90
- Site Address
- 2825 Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
- 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 (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Other | 2 | - | $30 | $30 | Oct 27, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Oct 27, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 27, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Nov 30, 1975 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 27, 1975 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 10, 1972#214730400Aug 10, 1972Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#214730400$5011 viol.11 violations$50 in penalties
Inspection #214730400
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1972
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1972
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $50
- Penalties on Record
- $50
- Site Address
- 2825 West Montrosw Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
- 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 (6 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1972 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1972 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1972 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 3 | - | $25 | $25 | Sep 26, 1972 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 | Other | 50 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1972 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 7 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1972 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
8 inspections, 1972 to 1994. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.