SIMPLEX INC
828 NORTH MACARTHUR STREET, Springfield, IL 62702
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Inspection records
Dec 29, 1989#102504412Dec 29, 1989FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#102504412$2,1807 viol.7 violations$2,180 in penalties
Inspection #102504412
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 29, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 1990
- Contested
- Mar 12, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 15, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,520
- Penalties on Record
- $2,180
- Site Address
- 1139 N. Mcarthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62702
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee crushed by forklift
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Mar 12, 1990. Final orders are recorded through Jun 22, 1990. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 1 | 4 | $720 | $550 | Mar 21, 1990 | Mar 12, 1990 | Jun 22, 1990 |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $720 | $550 | Mar 21, 1990 | Mar 12, 1990 | Jun 22, 1990 |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Repeat | 1 | 4 | $1,080 | $1,080 | Mar 21, 1990 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 2 | 95 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 03001B | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 C | Other | 1 | 95 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 03002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1990 | - | - |
| 03002B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1990 | - | - |
Nov 18, 1987#101169597Nov 18, 1987Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#101169597$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101169597
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 18, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 1987
- Closed
- Apr 21, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1139 N. Mcarthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62702
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 80 | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 D04 I | Other | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 II | Other | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 80 | $0 | $0 | Feb 8, 1988 | - | - |
Oct 15, 1979#15638331Oct 15, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#15638331$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15638331
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 15, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1139 North Macarthur, Springfield, IL 62702
- 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.
Sep 5, 1979#15688682Sep 5, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#15688682$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15688682
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 5, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 5, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1139 North Macarthur, Springfield, IL 62702
- 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.
Sep 5, 1979#15638216Sep 5, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#15638216$1202 viol.2 violations$120 in penalties
Inspection #15638216
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 5, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 5, 1979
- Closed
- Oct 22, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $120
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- 1139 North Macarthur, Springfield, IL 62702
- 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 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $120 | $120 | Sep 20, 1979 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1979 | - | - |
Jun 7, 1979#15644628Jun 7, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#15644628$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15644628
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 7, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 7, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 74
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 828 North Macarthur Street, Springfield, IL 62702
- 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.
Nov 18, 1975#15659311Nov 18, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15659311$254 viol.4 violations$25 in penalties
Inspection #15659311
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 18, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 18, 1975
- Closed
- Jan 29, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25
- Penalties on Record
- $25
- Site Address
- 1139 Mcarthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62702
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 B 021007 | Other | 10 | - | $25 | $25 | Jan 27, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 B 021021 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 025045 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1975 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
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.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
7 inspections, 1975 to 1989. 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.
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.