Inspection #108728635
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of WHEATLAND TUBE COMPANY at 4435 South Western Blvd., Chicago, IL 60609 on Jan 30, 1995. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Oct 16, 1995.
OSHA documented 24 violations (17 serious, 7 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $8,000. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 78 air monitoring samples covering 17 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butanone, Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be), Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts, Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co), and 12 more.
This employer has 11 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 108728635
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 16, 1995
- Total Violations
- 24
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Initial Penalties
- $14,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Establishment
- Address
- 4435 South Western Blvd., Chicago, IL 60609
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer11 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #347521262 | Jun 3, 2024 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $1,613 |
| #347502916 | May 21, 2024 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $9,500 |
| #344532114 | Dec 30, 2019 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $8,000 |
| #341625671 | Jul 13, 2016 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $10,000 |
| #338466436 | Jan 25, 2013 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | |
| #311370969 | Jan 10, 2008 | Complaint (B) | 5 violations | $10,000 |
| #311370860 | Jan 10, 2008 | Complaint (B) | 15 violations | $11,000 |
| #310175096 | Mar 7, 2007 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #305998403 | Jul 3, 2003 | Referral (C) | 7 violations | $4,000 |
| #305998148 | Jun 20, 2003 | Complaint (B) | 13 violations | $8,500 |
| #108727116 | Feb 7, 1995 | Referral (C) | 12 violations | $8,618 |
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 Oct 16, 1995.
17 serious, 7 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling17 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 6 | 0 - 1.86 | ppm |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Ethyl Benzene | 6 | 0 - 0.62 | ppm |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 0.0364 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Methylene Chloride | 6 | 2.8699 - 411.71 | ppm |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 6 | 0 - 0.87 | ppm |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Xylene | 6 | 0.3356 - 2.77 | ppm |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 1.4578 | 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 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Serious | $1,350 | $800 | May 12, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | $1,800 | $1,000 | Jul 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 IIB | Serious | $1,800 | $1,000 | May 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 IIC | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | $1,800 | $1,000 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K02 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004E | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $1,800 | $1,000 | May 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Serious | $1,350 | $800 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $1,350 | $800 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | $3,150 | $1,600 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 1995 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B07 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1995 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 8, 1995 | - | - |
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
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