Inspection #103460218
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of CHEM-PLATE INDUSTRIES INC. at 1990 E. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 on Mar 16, 1993. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Dec 9, 1997.
OSHA documented 49 violations (44 serious, 1 willful, 4 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $30,000. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 2 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Zinc Chloride Fume.
This employer has 7 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 103460218
- Type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1993
- Closed
- Dec 9, 1997
- Contested
- May 20, 1993
- Final Order
- Sep 1, 1994
- Total Violations
- 49
- Penalties on Record
- $30,000
- Initial Penalties
- $85,750
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Establishment
- Address
- 1990 E. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer7 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #347378077 | Mar 28, 2024 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #346510845 | Feb 14, 2023 | Referral (C) | 2 violations | $18,082 |
| #343863874 | Mar 20, 2019 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #340424373 | Feb 25, 2015 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $7,797 |
| #315511972 | May 16, 2011 | Referral (C) | 2 violations | $7,000 |
| #305228157 | May 16, 2002 | Referral (C) | 4 violations | $5,000 |
| #101172534 | Sep 21, 1987 | Planned (H) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Dec 9, 1997.
44 serious, 1 willful, 4 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Chloride Fume | 2 | 0.39 - 0.59 | mg/m³ |
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).
Violations
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | $1,000 | $750 | May 30, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01003 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II | Serious | $1,000 | $750 | May 14, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01004 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | $1,000 | $750 | May 14, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01005 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 23, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01006 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 23, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01007 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 IV | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01008 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 V | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01009 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 I | Serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | May 23, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01010 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 14, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01011A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D11 II | Serious | $5,000 | $750 | May 23, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01011B | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D11 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01012 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | $5,000 | $750 | Nov 5, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01013 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | $2,500 | $750 | Jun 8, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01014 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D03 | Serious | $2,500 | $750 | Jun 8, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01015 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G05 I | Serious | $2,500 | $750 | Jun 8, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01016 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | $2,500 | $750 | Jun 8, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01017 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | $2,500 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01018 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Serious | $1,250 | $750 | May 14, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01019 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 J01 | Serious | $1,250 | $750 | May 24, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01020 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | $2,500 | $750 | May 19, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01021 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Serious | $1,000 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01022 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M09 | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 30, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01023A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | $750 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01023B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01024A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | $750 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01024B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01024C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01025A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | $1,250 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01025B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01026 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 23, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01027 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | $1,250 | $750 | May 23, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01028 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | $750 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01029 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B03 | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 14, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01030 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D09 III | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 14, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01031 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | $1,250 | $750 | May 23, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01032 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | $1,000 | $750 | May 14, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01033 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | $1,000 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01034 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | $750 | $750 | May 12, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01035A | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | $5,000 | $750 | Jun 8, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01035B | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01036A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01036B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 01037 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | May 19, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Willful | $14,000 | $2,000 | Jun 8, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 03001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D11 I | Other | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 03002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I01 | Other | $500 | $0 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 03003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
| 03004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1993 | May 20, 1993 | Sep 1, 1994 |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment grouping are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Company pages group inspection records by normalized employer name, city, and state as reported in OSHA records. That grouping is deterministic and non-fuzzy, but it is not a universal legal-entity identifier. On inspection pages, the status display follows the DOL inspection record first. If the DOL inspection feed includes a close date, we show the inspection as closed. If the inspection feed has no close date but all citation records tied to that inspection show a final order date, we label the page "Final Order Recorded" and disclose the citation dates instead of inferring a close date. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.