A FINKL & SONS CO
2011 NORTH SOUTHPORT, Chicago, IL 60614
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Inspection records
Oct 27, 1997#300954278Oct 27, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300954278$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300954278
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 27, 1997
- Closed
- Feb 18, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2011 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60614
- 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 Sampling18 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 54P / 1A | 0 | ppm |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 54P / 1A | 0 | ppm |
| 4-Chloro-7-methylphenol | 4 | 0 | ppm |
| Acetic Acid | 4 | 0 | ppm |
| Cresol (All Isomers) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Ethanolamine | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Methylene Chloride | 3 | 0 | ppm |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 0 | ppm |
| N-Nitrosodibutylamine | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosodiethylamine | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosodimethylamine | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosodipropylamine | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosomorpholine | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosopiperidine | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosopyrrolidine | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Stoddard Solvent | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Aug 1, 1996#122318157Aug 1, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122318157$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #122318157
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 1, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 16, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2011 N Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 6 | 0 - 0.84 | mg/m³ |
| Oil Mist, Mineral | 6 | 0 - 0.84 | mg/m³ |
Aug 10, 1995#102534682Aug 10, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#102534682$1,5001 viol.1 violation$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #102534682
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 7, 1995
- Contested
- Jan 5, 1996
- Final Order
- Nov 18, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 23, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 340
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 2011 N Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 300 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Dec 17, 1995 | Jan 5, 1996 | Nov 18, 1996 |
Feb 25, 1994#103590360Feb 25, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103590360$7,8006 viol.6 violations$7,800 in penalties
Inspection #103590360
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1994
- Contested
- Jun 16, 1994
- Final Order
- Jun 23, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 23, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 370
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,700
- Penalties on Record
- $7,800
- Site Address
- 2011 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60614
- 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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium, Soluble Compounds (as Ba) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Cristobalite, Respirable Dust | 3 | 0 | % |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 0 | % |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Jun 6, 1994 | Jun 16, 1994 | Jun 23, 1995 |
| 04001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $200 | $0 | Jun 6, 1994 | Jun 16, 1994 | Jun 23, 1995 |
| 04002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $10,000 | $4,000 | Jun 15, 1994 | Jun 16, 1994 | Jun 23, 1995 |
| 04003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Repeat | 2 | 9 | $10,000 | $2,300 | Jun 6, 1994 | Jun 16, 1994 | Jun 23, 1995 |
| 05001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jun 7, 1994 | Jun 16, 1994 | Jun 23, 1995 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 31, 1993#102992120Mar 31, 1993Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#102992120$2,50011 viol.11 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #102992120
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1993
- Contested
- Jun 1, 1993
- Closed
- May 25, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 2011 N Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jun 1, 1993. Final orders are recorded through Feb 7, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01010A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 5 | 63 | $0 | $2,500 | May 21, 1993 | Jun 1, 1993 | Feb 7, 1994 |
| 01010B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G03 | Serious | 1 | 63 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1993 | Jun 1, 1993 | Feb 7, 1994 |
| 01010C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 63 | 63 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1993 | Jun 1, 1993 | Feb 7, 1994 |
| 01010D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G07 III | Serious | 1 | 63 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1993 | Jun 1, 1993 | Feb 7, 1994 |
| 01010E | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 I | Serious | 1 | 63 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1993 | Jun 1, 1993 | Feb 7, 1994 |
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.
Oct 9, 1991#103329421Oct 9, 1991Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#103329421$2,3503 viol.3 violations$2,350 in penalties
Inspection #103329421
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 9, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 1991
- Contested
- Jan 6, 1992
- Final Order
- Aug 7, 1992
- Closed
- Jul 1, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,125
- Penalties on Record
- $2,350
- Site Address
- 2011 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60614
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,125 | $750 | Jun 17, 1992 | Jan 6, 1992 | Aug 7, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 2 | 10 | $2,000 | $800 | Jan 14, 1992 | Jan 6, 1992 | Aug 7, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,000 | $800 | Jan 14, 1992 | Jan 6, 1992 | Aug 7, 1992 |
Sep 17, 1991#103464046Sep 17, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103464046$12,95042 viol.42 violations$12,950 in penalties
Inspection #103464046
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 17, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 1991
- Contested
- Jan 16, 1992
- Final Order
- Feb 5, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 26, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 42
- Violation Types
- 28 serious, 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $42,375
- Penalties on Record
- $12,950
- Site Address
- 2011 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60614
- 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 42 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Other | 1 | 19 | $1,875 | $0 | Feb 4, 1992 | Jan 16, 1992 | Feb 5, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $0 | Dec 31, 1991 | Jan 16, 1992 | Feb 5, 1993 |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 15 | 19 | $1,500 | $675 | Feb 4, 1992 | Jan 16, 1992 | Feb 5, 1993 |
| 01004 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $0 | Dec 31, 1991 | Jan 16, 1992 | Feb 5, 1993 |
| 01005A | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $675 | Dec 30, 1991 | Jan 16, 1992 | Feb 5, 1993 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 42 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 15, 1986#1543925Apr 15, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1543925$78012 viol.12 violations$780 in penalties
Inspection #1543925
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 20, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 430
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $780
- Site Address
- 2011 Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
- 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 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $260 | Jun 27, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $260 | Jun 24, 1986 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $260 | Jun 13, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1986 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 13, 1983#15906456Jan 13, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#15906456$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15906456
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 8, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 470
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2011 N Southport, Chicago, IL 60614
- 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.
Jan 13, 1983#15832702Jan 13, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15832702$70020 viol.20 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #15832702
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Contested
- Mar 25, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 470
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 2011 Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
- 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 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $100 | Apr 5, 1983 | Mar 25, 1983 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 F04 IV | Other | 6 | - | $320 | $0 | May 17, 1983 | Mar 25, 1983 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G03 I | Serious | 2 | - | $240 | $100 | May 17, 1983 | Mar 25, 1983 | - |
| 01004A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G02 I | Serious | 13 | - | $320 | $0 | May 17, 1983 | Mar 25, 1983 | - |
| 01004B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G04 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 17, 1983 | Mar 25, 1983 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.