UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC FOUNDRY
1519-23 WEST HUBBARD, CHICAGO, IL 60622
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Feb 5, 2018#342926623Feb 5, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#342926623$6,90011 viol.11 violations$6,900 in penalties
Inspection #342926623
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 5, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 2018
- Final Order
- Jul 24, 2018
- Closed
- Nov 2, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 18
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,416
- Penalties on Record
- $6,900
- Site Address
- 1523 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60642
- Industry
- 331522
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 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 13 | $3,696 | $2,230 | Aug 31, 2018 | - | Jul 24, 2018 |
| 01001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2018 | - | Jul 24, 2018 |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $3,696 | $2,230 | Aug 24, 2018 | - | Jul 24, 2018 |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 2018 | - | Jul 24, 2018 |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 2018 | - | Jul 24, 2018 |
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 29, 2012#337075808Oct 29, 2012Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#337075808$2,3807 viol.7 violations$2,380 in penalties
Inspection #337075808
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 29, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 2012
- Final Order
- Jan 22, 2013
- Closed
- Mar 6, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 24
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,140
- Penalties on Record
- $2,380
- Site Address
- 1523 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60642
- Industry
- 331528
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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E05 II | Serious | 1 | 25 | $2,380 | $1,190 | Feb 26, 2013 | - | Jan 22, 2013 |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 I | Other | 1 | 24 | $2,380 | $0 | Feb 26, 2013 | - | Jan 22, 2013 |
| 01003A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 | Serious | 2 | 24 | $2,380 | $1,190 | Feb 26, 2013 | - | Jan 22, 2013 |
| 01003B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 24 | $0 | $0 | - | Jan 22, 2013 | |
| 02001 | 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic OSHA citation code: 19101018 K01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 2013 | - | Jan 22, 2013 |
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.
Apr 6, 2011#315156281Apr 6, 2011Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#315156281$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315156281
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 2011
- Closed
- Apr 8, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- 29
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1523 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60642
- Industry
- 331528
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.
Dec 21, 1998#302110598Dec 21, 1998Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#302110598$9007 viol.7 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #302110598
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 21, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 17, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 3, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 1523 W Hubbard, 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 0.5984 - 0.9836 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 76P / 1A | 0.027 - 0.14 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 0.4815 - 0.8215 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Cristobalite, Respirable Dust | 3 | 0 | % |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 4.1 - 7.8 | % |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G07 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $325 | Apr 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $375 | $175 | Apr 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $225 | Jun 16, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $375 | $175 | May 20, 1999 | - | - |
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.
Apr 21, 1993#17681941Apr 21, 1993Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#17681941$3,80025 viol.25 violations$3,800 in penalties
Inspection #17681941
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- May 6, 1993
- Closed
- Jan 4, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 17 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,300
- Penalties on Record
- $3,800
- Site Address
- 1523 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60622
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 1915P / 4A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 1814P / 4A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 0.2868 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 0.0021 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 0.1179 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 1.8468 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 0.0458 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 0.1672 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 0.0513 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 0.1809 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 0.0021 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 1915P / 4A | 0 - 0.3301 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,050 | $400 | Aug 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Jul 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Jul 9, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $1,050 | $0 | Jul 13, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 17, 1988#101346229Feb 17, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101346229$4204 viol.4 violations$420 in penalties
Inspection #101346229
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 29, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 22, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $420
- Site Address
- 1519-23 West Hubbard, 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $170 | May 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $350 | $250 | May 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1988 | - | - |
Feb 6, 1985#2345023Feb 6, 1985Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#2345023$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2345023
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 1985
- Closed
- Feb 13, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1519 W Hubbard, 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.
Jul 25, 1984#1545581Jul 25, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#1545581$95019 viol.19 violations$950 in penalties
Inspection #1545581
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 25, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 25, 1984
- Closed
- Feb 23, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 willful, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,700
- Penalties on Record
- $950
- Site Address
- 1523 W Hubbard St, 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 (5 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Serious | 3 | 3 | $350 | $175 | Jan 17, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 4 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | 4 | 9 | $350 | $175 | Jan 23, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F01 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F04 I | Serious | 4 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1985 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 20, 1982#15958564Jul 20, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15958564$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #15958564
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 20, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1982
- Closed
- Aug 20, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1523 West Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60628
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1982 | - | - |
Feb 20, 1981#18774380Feb 20, 1981Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#18774380$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18774380
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 20, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- , Chicago, IL 00000
- 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.
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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.
12 inspections, 1973 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.