CHICAGO VACUUM CASTING CORPORATION
5246 N. ELSTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60630
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Inspection records
Feb 2, 1998#302039417Feb 2, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#302039417$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302039417
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 15, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5246 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60630
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 8 | 0 - 0.8213 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 8 | 0 - 0.599 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 5 | 0 - 18 | % |
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 F01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $750 | $0 | Mar 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 1998 | - | - |
Feb 18, 1993#102990520Feb 18, 1993Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#102990520$1,8009 viol.9 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #102990520
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 18, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1993
- Contested
- Apr 12, 1993
- Final Order
- Mar 28, 1994
- Closed
- Dec 5, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 5246 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60630
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling6 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetic Acid | 6 | 0 - 0.4 | ppm |
| Iron (Bulk) | 3 | 0 - 0.022 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nitric Acid | 2512P / 13A | 0 | ppm |
| Phosphoric Acid | 1712P / 5A | 0 - 1.1 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfuric Acid | 1312P / 1A | 0 - 1.3 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 3 | $600 | $200 | Mar 21, 1993 | Apr 12, 1993 | Mar 28, 1994 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $200 | Mar 27, 1993 | Apr 12, 1993 | Mar 28, 1994 |
| 02001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $1,800 | $550 | Mar 21, 1993 | Apr 12, 1993 | Mar 28, 1994 |
| 02002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $1,800 | $550 | Mar 25, 1993 | Apr 12, 1993 | Mar 28, 1994 |
| 02002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1993 | Apr 12, 1993 | Mar 28, 1994 |
Showing the 5 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.
Aug 26, 1991#103465423Aug 26, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#103465423$2,2009 viol.9 violations$2,200 in penalties
Inspection #103465423
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 1991
- Contested
- Oct 25, 1991
- Final Order
- Jul 23, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 26, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,650
- Penalties on Record
- $2,200
- Site Address
- 5246 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60630
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $250 | Oct 4, 1991 | Oct 25, 1991 | Mar 9, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $375 | $250 | Nov 5, 1991 | Oct 25, 1991 | Mar 9, 1992 |
| 02001 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 C | Repeat | 1 | 25 | $200 | $100 | Oct 4, 1991 | Oct 25, 1991 | Mar 9, 1992 |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Repeat | 4 | 10 | $2,000 | $1,200 | Oct 1, 1992 | Oct 25, 1991 | Jul 23, 1992 |
| 02003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $1,200 | $400 | Oct 10, 1991 | Oct 25, 1991 | Mar 9, 1992 |
Showing the 5 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 14, 1990#106146137Sep 14, 1990Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#106146137$7004 viol.4 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #106146137
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 14, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 1990
- Closed
- Sep 26, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,090
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 5246 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60630
- 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 Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 11 | 0 - 0.0003 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 12 | 0 - 0.9092 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 12 | 0 - 0.0189 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 12 | 0 - 0.1292 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 12 | 0 - 6.6533 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 12 | 0 - 0.0624 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 12 | 0 - 0.0292 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 12 | 0 - 0.5039 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0 | |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 12 | 0 - 0.1152 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 3 | 15 | $810 | $550 | May 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 6 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 7 | 6 | $280 | $150 | Nov 29, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 7 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Nov 29, 1990 | - | - |
Sep 7, 1990#106147390Sep 7, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106147390$2,35021 viol.21 violations$2,350 in penalties
Inspection #106147390
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 7, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 18, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,900
- Penalties on Record
- $2,350
- Site Address
- 5246 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60630
- 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 21 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $250 | $250 | Dec 3, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Other | 1 | 35 | $100 | $0 | Nov 9, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 35 | $250 | $200 | Jan 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 B01 | Serious | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02 | Other | 1 | 30 | $100 | $0 | Oct 15, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 21 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 31, 1988#100128651Mar 31, 1988Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#100128651$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100128651
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1988
- Closed
- Apr 1, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5246 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
- 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.
Feb 10, 1983#15838964Feb 10, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#15838964$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15838964
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 1983
- Closed
- Feb 14, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 12
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 451 N Claemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
- 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.
Feb 13, 1978#15948532Feb 13, 1978Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15948532$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15948532
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 13, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 1978
- Closed
- May 3, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 451 North Claremont, Chicago, IL 60612
- 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 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1978 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IID | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1978 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A03 IA | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1978 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1978 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1978 | - | - |
Feb 27, 1974#214741738Feb 27, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#214741738$7511 viol.11 violations$75 in penalties
Inspection #214741738
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 27, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 27
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $75
- Penalties on Record
- $75
- Site Address
- 451 North Claremont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
- 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 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 3 | - | $25 | $25 | May 9, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 2, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 2, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q06 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 B03 I | Other | 2 | - | $25 | $25 | Jul 18, 1974 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 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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9 inspections, 1974 to 1998. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Chemical exposure sampling
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