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KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO.
$342,620
penalties
130
viol.
25
insp.

KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO.

ROUTE 20 EAST, Freeport, IL 61032

Inspections
25
Mar 1978 to Jul 2005 · 13 safety, 12 health
Violations
130
across 25 inspections
Penalties on record
$342,620
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 69Willful 2Repeat 2Other 51

Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology

Inspection records

Jul 19, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#308152032$00 viol.

Inspection #308152032

Dates

Opened
Jul 19, 2005
Closing Conference Date
Aug 26, 2005
Closed
Aug 30, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
112
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3769 Route 20, Freeport, IL 61032
Industry
326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)

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.

Oct 27, 1998Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#113462048$6,40011 viol.

Inspection #113462048

Dates

Opened
Oct 27, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Feb 22, 1999
Closed
Apr 16, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,759

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
9 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$14,230
Penalties on Record
$6,400
Site Address
3769 Route 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032
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 Sampling35 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)20mg/m³
Benzene660 - 0.2234ppm
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)20mg/m³
Bromoform40ppm
Carbon Black210 - 2.5889mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts20.000387 - 0.0053mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)20mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)20.0016 - 0.0085mg/m³
Cyclohexylamine20 - 0.0327ppm
Formaldehyde130 - 0.0145ppm
Gravimetric DeterminationQC360 - 42.2149mg/m³
Hydrogen Bromide10ppm
Iron Oxide Fume20.0123 - 0.0442mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)20mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)20 - 0.000166mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)20 - 0.0046mg/m³
Naphtha (Coal Tar)140mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)20 - 0.0146mg/m³
N-Nitrosodibutylamine380mg/m³
N-Nitrosodiethylamine380mg/m³
N-Nitrosodimethylamine380mg/m³
N-Nitrosodipropylamine380mg/m³
N-Nitrosomorpholine380mg/m³
N-Nitrosopiperidine380mg/m³
N-Nitrosopyrrolidine380mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)20.0706 - 0.226mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)290 - 26.1517mg/m³
Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent)10mg/m³
Quantitative GC AnalysisQC54P / 1A0mg/m³
Sample WeightQC390 - 32.752mg
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)20%
Styrene380ppm
Thiram20mg/m³
Toluene660 - 1.0306ppm
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)20mg/m³
VM and P Naphtha510 - 396.1209mg/m³
Xylene660 - 0.3246ppm
Zinc Oxide Fume20.0237 - 0.0317mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I
Serious12$1,700$1,000Mar 2, 1999--
010021910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01
Serious35$1,700$1,000Mar 30, 1999--
01003A1910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious11$1,700$1,000Mar 30, 1999--
01003B1910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05
Serious13$0$0Mar 2, 1999--
010041910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02
Serious12$1,083$400Feb 22, 1999--

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.

Sep 3, 1998Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#113462907$11,00014 viol.

Inspection #113462907

Dates

Opened
Sep 3, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Feb 22, 1999
Closed
Jan 14, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,860

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
14
Violation Types
10 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$21,293
Penalties on Record
$11,000
Site Address
3769 Rt. 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032
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 14 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 VIC
Serious1-$2,975$1,500Jun 1, 1999--
01001B1910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 A03 II
Serious1-$0$0Jun 1, 1999--
010025A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious150$1,275$500Jun 1, 1999--
010031910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02
Serious230$2,975$1,500Apr 30, 1999--
010041910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08
Serious230$1,700$1,000Mar 2, 1999--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 23, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#113451777$91,0005 viol.

Inspection #113451777

Dates

Opened
Mar 23, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Sep 18, 1998
Contested
Oct 9, 1998
Final Order
Aug 30, 1999
Closed
Jul 7, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,000
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
2 serious, 1 other-than-serious, 2 unclassified
Initial Penalties
$161,000
Penalties on Record
$91,000
Site Address
3769 Rt. 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032
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 (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious148$7,000$7,000Oct 21, 1998Oct 9, 1998Aug 30, 1999
010021910.156
Fire Brigades
OSHA citation code: 19100156 D
Other10648$7,000$7,000Oct 21, 1998Oct 9, 1998Aug 30, 1999
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious2643$7,000$7,000Oct 21, 1998Oct 9, 1998Aug 30, 1999
020011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Unclassified491$70,000$35,000Oct 21, 1999Oct 9, 1998Aug 30, 1999
020021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I
Unclassified4118$70,000$35,000Oct 21, 1998Oct 9, 1998Aug 30, 1999
Jun 3, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300585775$79,5007 viol.

Inspection #300585775

Dates

Opened
Jun 3, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Jun 4, 1997
Closed
Mar 8, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,600
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
4 serious, 1 other-than-serious, 2 unclassified
Initial Penalties
$125,500
Penalties on Record
$79,500
Site Address
3769 Route 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032
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 (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious115$7,000$5,000Feb 3, 1998--
010021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 D06
Serious115$7,000$5,000Feb 3, 1998--
010031910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01
Other260$1,500$1,500Jan 4, 1998--
010045A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious16$2,500$1,500Jan 4, 1998--
010051910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious16$2,500$1,500Dec 5, 1997--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 22, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#122311285$76,0002 viol.

Inspection #122311285

Dates

Opened
Nov 22, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Feb 28, 1996
Closed
Sep 23, 1996

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,600
Related Activity
1 complaint, 1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$77,000
Penalties on Record
$76,000
Site Address
3769 Route 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032
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.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious460$7,000$26,000Jun 19, 1996--
020011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01
Serious160$70,000$50,000Sep 1, 1996--
Aug 25, 1992Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Health#103001251$40,0002 viol.

Inspection #103001251

Dates

Opened
Aug 25, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Jul 22, 1993
Contested
Aug 10, 1993
Final Order
Feb 21, 1995
Closed
Aug 13, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
Not recorded
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 unclassified
Initial Penalties
$54,000
Penalties on Record
$40,000
Site Address
3769 Route 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032
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 (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
02001A5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Unclassified1210$49,000$40,000Feb 21, 1997Aug 10, 1993Feb 21, 1995
02001B5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Unclassified1210$5,000$0Feb 21, 1997Aug 10, 1993Feb 21, 1995
Sep 25, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109637207$29,50026 viol.

Inspection #109637207

Dates

Opened
Sep 25, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Jan 15, 1992
Contested
Feb 21, 1992
Final Order
Dec 1, 1992
Closed
Nov 17, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,550
Related Activity
4 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
26
Violation Types
12 serious, 2 willful, 2 repeat, 10 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$49,500
Penalties on Record
$29,500
Site Address
3769 Route 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032
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 (5 of 26 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious14$2,500$1,000Feb 7, 1992Feb 21, 1992Dec 1, 1992
01002A1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III
Serious12$2,500$1,000Jan 31, 1992Feb 21, 1992Dec 1, 1992
01002B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02
Serious12$0$0Mar 4, 1992Feb 21, 1992Dec 1, 1992
01002C1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 C03
Serious12$0$0Feb 10, 1992Feb 21, 1992Dec 1, 1992
010031910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious24$2,500$1,000Feb 24, 1992Feb 21, 1992Dec 1, 1992

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Feb 15, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109633875$00 viol.

Inspection #109633875

Dates

Opened
Feb 15, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Feb 15, 1991
Closed
Sep 11, 1991

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,530
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3769 Route 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032
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 Sampling24 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)20mg/m³
Benzene220ppm
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)20mg/m³
Butadiene70ppm
Cadmium Fume (as Cd)20mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts20 - 0.0155mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)20mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)20 - 0.0083mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume20 - 1.5796mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)20mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)20 - 0.0804mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)20 - 0.0048mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)20mg/m³
N-Nitrosodibutylamine32P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosodiethylamine32P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosodimethylamine32P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosodipropylamine32P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosomorpholine32P / 1A0 - 0.0003mg/m³
N-Nitrosopiperidine32P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosopyrrolidine32P / 1A0mg/m³
Toluene220ppm
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)20mg/m³
Xylene220ppm
Zinc Oxide Fume20 - 0.0191mg/m³
Jun 15, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103198248$00 viol.

Inspection #103198248

Dates

Opened
Jun 15, 1990
Closing Conference Date
Jun 27, 1990
Closed
Oct 24, 1990

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,687
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3769 Route 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032
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 Sampling10 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
alpha-Naphthylamine40mg/m³
beta-Naphthylamine40mg/m³
N-Nitrosodibutylamine54P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosodiethylamine54P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosodimethylamine54P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosodipropylamine54P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosomorpholine54P / 1A0.0002 - 0.0007mg/m³
N-Nitrosopiperidine54P / 1A0mg/m³
N-Nitrosopyrrolidine54P / 1A0mg/m³
Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent)42P / 2A0 - 142.5717mg/m³
Quantitative GC AnalysisQC40mg/m³
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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).

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.

Standards cited

1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)12 citations · $11,640
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)9 citations · $216,500
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)9 citations · $76,640

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
954
Substances
42
Inspections
4

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: tire manufacturing (except retreading) reported 3.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 4.0%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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