WELLS MFG CO
7800 AUSTIN AVENUE, Skokie, IL 60076
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Inspection records
Jan 11, 1984#15843469Jan 11, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15843469$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15843469
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1984
- Closed
- Mar 8, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 7800 N Austin Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
- 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 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 B03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 14, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 14, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1984 | - | - |
Jan 30, 1980#15828007Jan 30, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#15828007$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15828007
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 7800 North Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
- 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.
Oct 22, 1979#15924475Oct 22, 1979Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15924475$4509 viol.9 violations$450 in penalties
Inspection #15924475
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 1979
- Closed
- Feb 5, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 7800 North Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
- 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 (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 3 | - | $150 | $150 | Jan 20, 1980 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IID | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $150 | Nov 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 025045 | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $150 | Nov 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 E | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1979 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D03 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1979 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Sep 6, 1979#15874035Sep 6, 1979Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#15874035$2359 viol.9 violations$235 in penalties
Inspection #15874035
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 1979
- Contested
- Feb 15, 1980
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,960
- Penalties on Record
- $235
- Site Address
- 7800 N Austin Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
- 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 (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Serious | 18 | - | $560 | $185 | Dec 20, 1980 | Feb 15, 1980 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1980 | Feb 15, 1980 | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B03 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1980 | Feb 15, 1980 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $420 | $0 | Jan 20, 1980 | Feb 15, 1980 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1980 | Feb 15, 1980 | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1980 | Feb 15, 1980 | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Other | 2 | - | $700 | $0 | Dec 20, 1980 | Feb 15, 1980 | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Feb 10, 1976#214770232Feb 10, 1976Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#214770232$12022 viol.22 violations$120 in penalties
Inspection #214770232
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1976
- Closed
- Jan 31, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 22 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $120
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- 7800 Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
- 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 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G05 II | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | May 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011021 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 10, 1976#214743015Feb 10, 1976Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#214743015$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214743015
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1976
- Contested
- May 15, 1976
- Closed
- Aug 12, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 7800 Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
- 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 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Other | 2 | - | $30 | $0 | May 15, 1976 | May 15, 1976 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 26, 1976 | May 15, 1976 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B03 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1976 | May 15, 1976 | - |
Aug 8, 1973#214728941Aug 8, 1973Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#214728941$1352 viol.2 violations$135 in penalties
Inspection #214728941
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 8, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 523
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $135
- Penalties on Record
- $135
- Site Address
- 7800 North Austin, Skokie, IL 60076
- 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 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 B03 II | Other | 3 | - | $45 | $45 | Jan 31, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 6 | - | $90 | $90 | Nov 7, 1973 | - | - |
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7 inspections, 1973 to 1984. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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