ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORP.
2407 W. NORTH AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
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Inspection records
May 27, 1999#302763271May 27, 1999Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#302763271$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302763271
Dates
- Opened
- May 27, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 27, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 13, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2407 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
May 1, 1998#302041348May 1, 1998FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#302041348$16,50019 viol.19 violations$16,500 in penalties
Inspection #302041348
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 3, 1998
- Contested
- Oct 21, 1998
- Final Order
- Mar 11, 1999
- Closed
- Jun 25, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $33,000
- Penalties on Record
- $16,500
- Site Address
- 2407 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- 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.
Employee killed when head caught in gun seal machine
Violations
Violation list (5 of 19 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 | Serious | 10 | 52 | $1,500 | $375 | Nov 2, 1998 | Oct 21, 1998 | Mar 11, 1999 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $1,500 | $375 | Nov 2, 1998 | Oct 21, 1998 | Mar 11, 1999 |
| 01003 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01 | Serious | 4 | 5 | $2,000 | $500 | Oct 2, 1998 | Oct 21, 1998 | Mar 11, 1999 |
| 01004A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B08 | Serious | 12 | 100 | $2,000 | $500 | Oct 5, 1998 | Oct 21, 1998 | Mar 11, 1999 |
| 01004B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F01 | Serious | 12 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1998 | Oct 21, 1998 | Mar 11, 1999 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 9, 1997#300955259Dec 9, 1997Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#300955259$2,0006 viol.6 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #300955259
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 9, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 16, 1998
- Contested
- Apr 29, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 11, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,750
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 2407 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- 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.
Three employees exposed to hydrofluoric acid
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Apr 29, 1998. Final orders are recorded through Aug 31, 1998. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A03 I | Serious | 1 | 2,500 | $2,000 | $1,000 | May 22, 1998 | Apr 29, 1998 | Aug 31, 1998 |
| 01001B | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 B03 | Serious | 1 | 2,500 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1998 | Apr 29, 1998 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B05 | Serious | 2 | 250 | $2,000 | $1,000 | May 22, 1998 | Apr 29, 1998 | Aug 31, 1998 |
| 01002B | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B06 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1998 | Apr 29, 1998 | - |
| 01002C | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 2 | 150 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1998 | Apr 29, 1998 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 29, 1997#103460903Jan 29, 1997Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#103460903$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103460903
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 27, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2407 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
May 4, 1993#103456638May 4, 1993Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#103456638$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103456638
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- May 5, 1993
- Closed
- Sep 1, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,231
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2407 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorides (as F) | 6 | 0 - 0.33 | mg/m³ |
| Hydrogen Fluoride (as F) | 6 | 0 - 0.36 | ppm |
May 28, 1992#102994837May 28, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102994837$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102994837
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 5, 1992
- Closed
- Aug 24, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2407 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- 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 Sampling6 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 16 | 0 - 69.3786 | ppm |
| Diethylenetriamine | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Methyl Chloroform | 3 | 76.5907 - 117.9103 | ppm |
| Toluene | 128P / 4A | 0.0662 - 3.6097 | ppm |
| Triethylenetetramine | 21P / 1A | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 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 B09 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 29, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 2 | 21 | $0 | $0 | Jul 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1992 | - | - |
May 4, 1992#103075644May 4, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103075644$17,20017 viol.17 violations$17,200 in penalties
Inspection #103075644
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 1992
- Closed
- May 11, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 17 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,625
- Penalties on Record
- $17,200
- Site Address
- 2407 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- 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 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Serious | 10 | 200 | $0 | $600 | Sep 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II | Serious | 9 | 10 | $2,625 | $2,000 | Jul 29, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 9 | 10 | $2,625 | $2,000 | Jul 29, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,125 | $1,000 | Sep 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,875 | $1,500 | Sep 13, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Jul 10, 1991#103074654Jul 10, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103074654$2,8006 viol.6 violations$2,800 in penalties
Inspection #103074654
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 1991
- Closed
- Oct 8, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,675
- Penalties on Record
- $2,800
- Site Address
- 2407 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Chloroform | 37 | 55.559 - 422.7093 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 2 | 19 | $1,275 | $800 | Aug 30, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 91 | $2,125 | $1,300 | Jul 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 91 | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 91 | $1,275 | $700 | Sep 30, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 IX | Serious | 1 | 91 | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 28, 1991#106144850Feb 28, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#106144850$4,10024 viol.24 violations$4,100 in penalties
Inspection #106144850
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 1991
- Contested
- May 20, 1991
- Final Order
- Mar 2, 1992
- Closed
- May 14, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 24
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,560
- Penalties on Record
- $4,100
- Site Address
- 2407 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- 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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 27 | 0 - 445.3911 | ppm |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 8 | 0.9185 - 7.525 | ppm |
| Methyl Chloroform | 4 | 8.1101 - 75.4696 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 24 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $810 | $300 | Oct 29, 1991 | May 20, 1991 | Mar 2, 1992 |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 2 | 15 | $630 | $0 | May 8, 1991 | May 20, 1991 | Mar 2, 1992 |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I01 | Serious | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1991 | May 20, 1991 | Mar 2, 1992 |
| 01002C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1991 | May 20, 1991 | Mar 2, 1992 |
| 01002D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K02 | Serious | 15 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1991 | May 20, 1991 | Mar 2, 1992 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 24 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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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, 1991 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.