METHODE ELECTRONICS INC.
111 W. BUCHANAN ST., CARTHAGE, IL 62321
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Inspection records
Oct 12, 2018#343528717Oct 12, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343528717$6,2821 viol.1 violation$6,282 in penalties
Inspection #343528717
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 2018
- Final Order
- Jan 18, 2019
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 62
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,282
- Penalties on Record
- $6,282
- Site Address
- 111 West Buchanan Street, Carthage, IL 62321
- Industry
- 334417 Electronic Connector Manufacturing
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.
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 amputates fingernail when caught by machine blade
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 | 3 | $6,282 | $6,282 | - | Jan 18, 2019 |
Jun 4, 1998#300218310Jun 4, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300218310$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300218310
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 4, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 23, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 111 W. Buchanan St., Carthage, IL 62321
- 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.
Nov 6, 1997#300217262Nov 6, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300217262$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300217262
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 25, 1997
- Closed
- Dec 4, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 111 W. Buchanan St., Carthage, IL 62321
- 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.
Apr 26, 1995#122193196Apr 26, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122193196$2,2002 viol.2 violations$2,200 in penalties
Inspection #122193196
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 26, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 16, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,300
- Penalties on Record
- $2,200
- Site Address
- 111 W. Buchanan St., Carthage, IL 62321
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | 2 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 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 | 2 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,200 | May 23, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,000 | May 26, 1995 | - | - |
Mar 21, 1995#103492021Mar 21, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103492021$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103492021
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 1995
- Closed
- Mar 27, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 111 W. Buchanan St., Carthage, IL 62321
- 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.
Jan 22, 1993#103302311Jan 22, 1993Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#103302311$2,1938 viol.8 violations$2,193 in penalties
Inspection #103302311
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 1993
- Closed
- Apr 9, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,375
- Penalties on Record
- $2,193
- Site Address
- 111 W. Buchanan St., Carthage, IL 62321
- 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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 700 | $1,125 | $731 | Mar 24, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F02 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,125 | $731 | Mar 24, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G01 IA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,125 | $731 | Feb 23, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 23, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 18, 1989#100137744Jan 18, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#100137744$3752 viol.2 violations$375 in penalties
Inspection #100137744
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 18, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 18, 1989
- Contested
- Mar 2, 1989
- Final Order
- Jul 24, 1989
- Closed
- Aug 10, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $375
- Site Address
- 111 W. Buchanan St., Carthage, IL 62321
- 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 (2 of 2 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 | 15 | 10 | $630 | $0 | Mar 8, 1989 | Mar 2, 1989 | Jul 24, 1989 |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 58 | 10 | $720 | $375 | Mar 8, 1989 | Mar 2, 1989 | Jul 24, 1989 |
Dec 20, 1988#102496841Dec 20, 1988Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#102496841$1,21010 viol.10 violations$1,210 in penalties
Inspection #102496841
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 20, 1988
- Closed
- Jan 24, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,160
- Penalties on Record
- $1,210
- Site Address
- 111 W. Buchanan St., Carthage, IL 62321
- 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 (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 15 | 63 | $810 | $480 | Feb 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 19 | 85 | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 2 | 30 | $630 | $370 | Mar 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 3 | 60 | $720 | $360 | Apr 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 7 | 600 | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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 7, 1988#100137348Jul 7, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100137348$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100137348
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 1988
- Closed
- Jul 28, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 111 W. Buchanan St., Carthage, IL 62321
- 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 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 55 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1988 | - | - |
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
9 inspections, 1988 to 2018. 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
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing reported 0.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.8%; NAICS 33441 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source