LITTON KESTER SOLDER
515 EAST TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018
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Inspection records
Feb 22, 1999#302590047Feb 22, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302590047$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #302590047
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 2, 1999
- Closed
- Jul 12, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 515 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0 - 0.051 |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D07 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 1999 | - | - |
Mar 31, 1998#302040647Mar 31, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302040647$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302040647
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1998
- Closed
- Apr 6, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 515 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- 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 22, 1997#300953734Sep 22, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300953734$3,1259 viol.9 violations$3,125 in penalties
Inspection #300953734
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 22, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 15, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,525
- Penalties on Record
- $3,125
- Site Address
- 515 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- 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 (8 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories OSHA citation code: 19101450 E01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $1,700 | $500 | Jul 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories OSHA citation code: 19101450 F01 | Other | 8 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Other | 1 | 8 | $1,700 | $500 | Apr 30, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Mar 19, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1998 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
Apr 13, 1995#122498389Apr 13, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122498389$1,6508 viol.8 violations$1,650 in penalties
Inspection #122498389
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 1995
- Contested
- Oct 25, 1995
- Final Order
- May 28, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 8, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,300
- Penalties on Record
- $1,650
- Site Address
- 515 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- 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 Sampling7 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl Acetate | 6 | 0 | ppm |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 6 | 0 - 49.3635 | ppm |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 6 | 5.5961 - 18.6951 | ppm |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 7 | 0 - 1.4 | mg/m³ |
| n-Butyl Acetate | 6 | 0 - 0.6228 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Alcohol | 6 | 0 | ppm |
| Stoddard Solvent | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Other | 1 | 7 | $1,100 | $550 | Feb 20, 1996 | Oct 25, 1995 | May 28, 1996 |
| 01001B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 | Other | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1996 | Oct 25, 1995 | May 28, 1996 |
| 01002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D03 I | Other | 1 | 25 | $1,100 | $550 | Oct 16, 1995 | Oct 25, 1995 | May 28, 1996 |
| 01002B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D08 I | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1995 | Oct 25, 1995 | May 28, 1996 |
| 01002C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D08 II | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1995 | Oct 25, 1995 | May 28, 1996 |
| 01003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E05 I | Other | 1 | 25 | $1,100 | $550 | Nov 21, 1995 | Oct 25, 1995 | May 28, 1996 |
| 02001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J02 I | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1995 | Oct 25, 1995 | May 28, 1996 |
| 02002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 M01 II | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1995 | Oct 25, 1995 | May 28, 1996 |
May 11, 1988#102442274May 11, 1988Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#102442274$4,07020 viol.20 violations$4,070 in penalties
Inspection #102442274
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- May 19, 1988
- Closed
- Jan 25, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 185
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,070
- Penalties on Record
- $4,070
- Site Address
- 515 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling5 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 18 | 2.2 - 58.7 | ppm |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 12 | 0 - 0.028 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) | 9 | 0 | ppm |
| Tin, inorganic compounds (except oxides) (as Sn) | 12 | 0 - 0.029 |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $360 | $360 | Oct 31, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | 3 | 10 | $450 | $450 | Oct 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 D06 | Serious | 1 | 185 | $450 | $450 | Jan 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 185 | $360 | $360 | Nov 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 I | Serious | 3 | 185 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jan 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 II | Serious | 3 | 185 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 3 | 185 | $450 | $450 | Nov 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 3 | 185 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 2, 1988#103262630Feb 2, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103262630$4905 viol.5 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #103262630
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 1988
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 185
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $490
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 515 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- 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 (5 of 5 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 A01 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $280 | $280 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 V | Serious | 28 | 10 | $210 | $210 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Other | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 I | Other | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1926.416 Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260416 B01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1988 | - | - |
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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.
6 inspections, 1988 to 1999. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.