BLUE CHIP INDUSTRIES, INC.
306 NORTH HARLAN, NEPONSET, IL 61345
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Inspection records
Jun 9, 1997#300585742Jun 9, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300585742$1,4007 viol.7 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #300585742
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 9, 1997
- Closed
- Feb 17, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $3,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 306 N. Harlan, Neponset, IL 61345
- 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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $700 | Aug 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $300 | Jul 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $300 | Jul 10, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $200 | $100 | Jul 10, 1997 | - | - |
Jan 11, 1994#122102221Jan 11, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122102221$1,3503 viol.3 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #122102221
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1994
- Closed
- Jul 18, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 306 North Harlan, Neponset, IL 61345
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $450 | $450 | Mar 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $450 | $450 | Mar 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 6 | $450 | $450 | Mar 28, 1994 | - | - |
Jan 11, 1994#122101132Jan 11, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#122101132$3,70010 viol.10 violations$3,700 in penalties
Inspection #122101132
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 1, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,400
- Penalties on Record
- $3,700
- Site Address
- 306 North Harlan, Neponset, IL 61345
- 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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $600 | Mar 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $750 | Mar 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $450 | $0 | Feb 9, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $750 | Feb 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $600 | $600 | Feb 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $500 | Feb 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J05 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $500 | Feb 28, 1994 | - | - |
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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.
3 inspections, 1994 to 1997. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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