BLITZ CORPORATION
4525 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623
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Apr 18, 1989#100128347Apr 18, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100128347$4,60034 viol.34 violations$4,600 in penalties
Inspection #100128347
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 1989
- Closed
- Aug 29, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 309
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 34
- Violation Types
- 18 serious, 1 repeat, 15 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,040
- Penalties on Record
- $4,600
- Site Address
- 4525 W. 26th Street, Chicago, IL 60623
- 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 34 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $360 | $250 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 2 | 3 | $360 | $250 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 2 | 4 | $360 | $250 | May 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 3 | $270 | $200 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 9 | $450 | $200 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 4 | $450 | $200 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $270 | $200 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $360 | $200 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 3 | 12 | $360 | $250 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $360 | $250 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 34 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 30, 1986#100128123Oct 30, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100128123$24013 viol.13 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #100128123
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 30, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 1987
- Closed
- Dec 4, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $420
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 4525 W. 26th Street, Chicago, IL 60623
- 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 Sampling15 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 10 | 0 - 5 | |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 5 | 0 - 0.0178 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 5 | 0.0182 - 0.2058 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 5 | 0 - 0.0068 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 - 0.1749 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $120 | Mar 4, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $120 | Mar 5, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M12 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M12 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 D02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 1987 | - | - |
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.
Dec 4, 1985#100159060Dec 4, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100159060$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100159060
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 1985
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 704
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 30th & Ridgeway, Chicago, IL 60623
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.50 Medical Services and First Aid (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260050 F | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1986 | - | - |
Apr 15, 1982#15820012Apr 15, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#15820012$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15820012
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 1982
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4525 W 26 Street, Chicago, IL 60623
- 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.
Mar 2, 1982#15905771Mar 2, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#15905771$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15905771
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 1982
- Closed
- Mar 8, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 439
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4525 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
- 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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About these records
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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.
5 inspections, 1982 to 1989. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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