LAWRENCE BROTHERS INC
FIRST AVENUE, Sterling, IL 61081
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Oct 5, 1994#103197133Oct 5, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#103197133$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103197133
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 1994
- Closed
- Oct 18, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2 First Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
- 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.
Six employees hospitalized after exposure to cyanide
Jan 23, 1992#109640284Jan 23, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#109640284$11,70023 viol.23 violations$11,700 in penalties
Inspection #109640284
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 27, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 6, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 5 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,350
- Penalties on Record
- $11,700
- Site Address
- 2 First Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
- 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 Sampling5 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cyanide (as Cn) | 4 | 0 | |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 10 | 0 | ppm |
| Hydrogen Cyanide | 3 | 0 | |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 2 | 0.0036 - 0.0037 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 7 | $2,125 | $1,400 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,125 | $700 | Nov 1, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D10 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $2,125 | $800 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,200 | Aug 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $2,975 | $700 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 II | Serious | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 18, 1988#102573664May 18, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102573664$1,96028 viol.28 violations$1,960 in penalties
Inspection #102573664
Dates
- Opened
- May 18, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 1988
- Closed
- Oct 14, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 28
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 20 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,610
- Penalties on Record
- $1,960
- Site Address
- 2 First Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
- 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 (6 of 28 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $120 | Jul 12, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 7 | 5 | $450 | $100 | Oct 1, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E02 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $450 | Jul 12, 1988 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 3 | $450 | $450 | Jun 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $540 | $540 | Jun 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IB | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 28 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 11, 1985#2352839Feb 11, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2352839$4004 viol.4 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #2352839
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1985
- Closed
- Apr 15, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 360
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 2 First Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 V | Serious | 2 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Apr 12, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1985 | - | - |
Jul 23, 1981#18772673Jul 23, 1981Follow-Up (F) · No Inspection scope, Health#18772673$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18772673
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 23, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- , Sterling, IL 00000
- 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 4, 1978#15661697Oct 4, 1978Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15661697$50017 viol.17 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #15661697
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 11, 1978
- Contested
- Nov 15, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 5, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 419
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 6 repeat, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,500
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- First Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
- 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 (6 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C07 | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $25 | Feb 26, 1979 | Nov 15, 1978 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | - | $500 | $25 | Dec 25, 1978 | Nov 15, 1978 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B01 | Serious | 6 | - | $700 | $25 | May 25, 1979 | Nov 15, 1978 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 3 | - | $700 | $25 | May 25, 1979 | Nov 15, 1978 | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 2 | - | $400 | $25 | May 25, 1979 | Nov 15, 1978 | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 4 | - | $600 | $25 | Feb 26, 1979 | Nov 15, 1978 | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 30, 1978#15651987Aug 30, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#15651987$5008 viol.8 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #15651987
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 1978
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1978
- Closed
- Sep 1, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 445
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,260
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 2 First Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
- 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 (6 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Serious | 1 | - | $810 | $250 | Oct 16, 1978 | Oct 15, 1978 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1978 | Oct 15, 1978 | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B03 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1978 | Oct 15, 1978 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 O02 | Serious | 1 | - | $450 | $250 | Oct 9, 1978 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1978 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1978 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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 10, 1977#15667959Jan 10, 1977Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15667959$12017 viol.17 violations$120 in penalties
Inspection #15667959
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 10, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 13, 1977
- Closed
- Dec 14, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 470
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 17 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $120
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- 2 First Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
- 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 (6 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1977 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1977 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B08 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Other | 1 | - | $60 | $60 | Feb 21, 1977 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 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.
8 inspections, 1977 to 1994. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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