CHICAGO ETCHING CORP
1555 N SHEFFIELD, Chicago, IL 60622
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Inspection records
Oct 31, 1984#1330687Oct 31, 1984Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#1330687$2109 viol.9 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #1330687
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 31, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 1985
- Closed
- May 2, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 122
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 1555 North Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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.
Ten employees exposed to chlorine gas, four hospitalized
Violations
Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 10 | $210 | $210 | Mar 2, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.8 Recording Criteria for Needlestick and Sharps Injuries | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 3 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B07 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003E | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003F | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1985 | - | - |
Jun 17, 1983#15821960Jun 17, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15821960$2805 viol.5 violations$280 in penalties
Inspection #15821960
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 1983
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $280
- Site Address
- 1555 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 III | Serious | 1 | - | $140 | $70 | Aug 23, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Repeat | 2 | - | $420 | $210 | Aug 23, 1983 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1983 | - | - |
| 03002A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 IVD | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1983 | - | - |
| 03002B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 IVD | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1983 | - | - |
Aug 25, 1981#15878903Aug 25, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15878903$66013 viol.13 violations$660 in penalties
Inspection #15878903
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 1981
- Closed
- Feb 2, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 99
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,850
- Penalties on Record
- $660
- Site Address
- 1555 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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 (10 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $60 | Sep 30, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $60 | Sep 30, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 2 | - | $200 | $60 | Sep 30, 1981 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 1 | - | $200 | $60 | Oct 30, 1981 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 1 | - | $200 | $60 | Feb 20, 1982 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Serious | 5 | - | $150 | $60 | Nov 30, 1981 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $60 | Nov 30, 1981 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $60 | Oct 30, 1981 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 1981 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D04 | Serious | 2 | - | $150 | $60 | Sep 30, 1981 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 6, 1978#15919384Jan 6, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#15919384$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15919384
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 131
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1555 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jul 26, 1977#15918485Jul 26, 1977Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15918485$30013 viol.13 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #15918485
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 1977
- Closed
- Jan 10, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 131
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 1555 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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 (10 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C05 I | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Nov 30, 1977 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G10 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 P04 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1977 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1977 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D01 II | Other | 1 | - | $60 | $60 | Aug 10, 1977 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
5 inspections, 1977 to 1984. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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