SAFE AIR DOWCO, INC.
1855 SOUTH 54TH AVENUE, CICERO, IL 60650
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Inspection records
Nov 26, 2012#337611818Nov 26, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#337611818$8402 viol.2 violations$840 in penalties
Inspection #337611818
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 26, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 2013
- Final Order
- Mar 8, 2013
- Closed
- Mar 11, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 24
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $840
- Site Address
- 1855 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
- Industry
- 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing
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 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | 1 | 9 | $1,200 | $840 | Apr 2, 2013 | - | Mar 8, 2013 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2013 | - | Mar 8, 2013 |
Jul 26, 2006#310169479Jul 26, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#310169479$4,00010 viol.10 violations$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #310169479
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 26, 2006
- Closed
- Dec 5, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,250
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- 1855 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60650
- Industry
- 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 5 | 0 - 0.0377 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,250 | $1,050 | Nov 1, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $350 | Nov 1, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,000 | $750 | Nov 1, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $350 | Nov 1, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $350 | Nov 1, 2006 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $750 | Nov 1, 2006 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 1, 2006 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 27, 1997#300037553Oct 27, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300037553$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300037553
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 27, 1997
- Closed
- Nov 7, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 87
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1855 S. 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60650
- 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.
Aug 28, 1997#300036142Aug 28, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#300036142$5,00010 viol.10 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #300036142
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1997
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 87
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,500
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 1855 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60650
- 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 (7 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $750 | $250 | Sep 12, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 5 | 8 | $1,250 | $500 | Oct 27, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $250 | Sep 12, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,250 | $500 | Sep 12, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $250 | Oct 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,250 | $500 | Oct 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Oct 3, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 28, 1997#300035417Jul 28, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300035417$5,00011 viol.11 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #300035417
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 3, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 87
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,250
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 1855 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60650
- 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 Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 54P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 54P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 54P / 1A | 0 - 0.0088 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 54P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 54P / 1A | 0 - 0.0136 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 109P / 1A | 0 - 3.3 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 54P / 1A | 0.007 - 1.368 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 54P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 54P / 1A | 0.000503 - 0.1084 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 54P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 54P / 1A | 0 - 0.0048 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 0.059 | mg/m³ |
| Phosphoric Acid | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 109P / 1A | 0 - 0.861 | mg |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 54P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 54P / 1A | 0.0113 - 0.7896 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,250 | $1,000 | Dec 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $1,250 | $750 | Nov 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,000 | $500 | Sep 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 6, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 16, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G04 | Serious | 1 | 87 | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 31, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Jan 26, 1994#108719717Jan 26, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#108719717$5,2506 viol.6 violations$5,250 in penalties
Inspection #108719717
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,250
- Penalties on Record
- $5,250
- Site Address
- 1855 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60650
- 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 (6 of 6 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 | 12 | 9 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Jul 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Jul 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 11 | 10 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Jul 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $1,000 | $500 | Jul 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Other | 3 | 10 | $500 | $0 | Mar 21, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 II | Other | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1994 | - | - |
Jan 14, 1994#102531431Jan 14, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102531431$5,70012 viol.12 violations$5,700 in penalties
Inspection #102531431
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,750
- Penalties on Record
- $5,700
- Site Address
- 1855 South 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60650
- 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 Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 2 | 0.5618 - 1.3262 | ppm |
| Ethyl Benzene | 2 | 0 - 0.741 | ppm |
| Stoddard Solvent | 2 | 0 - 169.3643 | mg/m³ |
| Xylene | 2 | 4.218 - 4.5593 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 45 | $750 | $400 | Mar 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $600 | Mar 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,250 | $750 | Apr 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Mar 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Mar 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $750 | $250 | Mar 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Mar 16, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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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Chemical exposure sampling
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Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: other metal container manufacturing reported 5.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 17.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source