METAL ARTS FINISHING, INC.
1001 W LAKE ST, Aurora, IL 60506
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Aug 28, 2013#339361727Aug 28, 2013Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#339361727$3,6004 viol.4 violations$3,600 in penalties
Inspection #339361727
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 2013
- Final Order
- Jan 28, 2014
- Closed
- Apr 29, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,600
- Penalties on Record
- $3,600
- Site Address
- 1001 S. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (4 of 4 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 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 14, 2014 | - | Jan 28, 2014 |
| 01002A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Jan 14, 2014 | - | Jan 28, 2014 |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 2014 | - | Jan 28, 2014 |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Jan 14, 2014 | - | Jan 28, 2014 |
Apr 13, 2011#315238394Apr 13, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315238394$8,8206 viol.6 violations$8,820 in penalties
Inspection #315238394
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 23, 2011
- Closed
- Feb 19, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,600
- Penalties on Record
- $8,820
- Site Address
- 800 N. Russell Ave., Aurora, IL 60506
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,260 | Sep 14, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,800 | $1,260 | Sep 14, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,400 | $1,680 | Sep 16, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | $1,680 | Oct 11, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,400 | $1,680 | Oct 11, 2011 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,260 | Oct 11, 2011 | - | - |
Aug 24, 1994#122105299Aug 24, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#122105299$1,0003 viol.3 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #122105299
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 24, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 15, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 1001 West Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $500 | Oct 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 E01 IV | Serious | 1 | 18 | $600 | $500 | Sep 6, 1994 | - | - |
Mar 24, 1993#102997087Mar 24, 1993Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#102997087$6003 viol.3 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #102997087
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 1993
- Closed
- May 28, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 1001 West Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506
- 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 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | May 14, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1993 | - | - |
Aug 19, 1983#14420434Aug 19, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14420434$607 viol.7 violations$60 in penalties
Inspection #14420434
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 19, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- 1001 W Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506
- 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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 V | Serious | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Oct 26, 1983 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 26, 1983 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A04 | Serious | 2 | - | $20 | $20 | Oct 26, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1983 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1983 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1983 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 26, 1983 | - | - |
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About 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.
5 inspections, 1983 to 2013. 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).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source