EKCO HOUSEWARES CO
1949 NORTH CICERO, Chicago, IL 60639
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Inspection records
May 5, 1992#103465613May 5, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103465613$12,80017 viol.17 violations$12,800 in penalties
Inspection #103465613
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- May 7, 1992
- Closed
- Sep 2, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 42
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 5 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,400
- Penalties on Record
- $12,800
- Site Address
- 1949 North Cicero, Chicago, IL 60639
- 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 (5 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II | Serious | 4 | 6 | $2,500 | $1,000 | Jun 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q02 | Serious | 4 | 42 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Jul 5, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,000 | Jun 12, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003F | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 5, 1989#106143621Dec 5, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#106143621$4008 viol.8 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #106143621
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 6, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 1949 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60639
- 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 Sampling16 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) | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 76P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0 - 0.01 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 98P / 1A | 0 - 0.0095 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 98P / 1A | 0 - 0.0245 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 1 | 0.012 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 98P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 98P / 1A | 0 - 0.0123 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Serious | 2 | 6 | $400 | $400 | Feb 5, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 3 | 300 | $0 | $0 | Jan 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 C | Other | 3 | 300 | $0 | $0 | Jan 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Other | 1 | 300 | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 1990 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 18, 1988#106141302Aug 18, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106141302$50010 viol.10 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #106141302
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 18, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 1988
- Closed
- Oct 12, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $720
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 1949 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60639
- 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 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 7 | $180 | $150 | Sep 6, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $150 | Oct 5, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $360 | $200 | Sep 6, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 11, 1987#100099597Mar 11, 1987Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#100099597$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100099597
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1987
- Closed
- Mar 12, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 440
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1949 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60634
- 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.
Oct 23, 1986#100120633Oct 23, 1986Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#100120633$8008 viol.8 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #100120633
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 23, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 1986
- Contested
- Dec 8, 1986
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 440
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 1949 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60634
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 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 | 2 | 3 | $400 | $175 | Dec 12, 1986 | Dec 8, 1986 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $300 | $125 | Dec 12, 1986 | Dec 8, 1986 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $150 | Dec 12, 1986 | Dec 8, 1986 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 5 | 5 | $400 | $200 | Dec 12, 1986 | Dec 8, 1986 | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $300 | $100 | Dec 12, 1986 | Dec 8, 1986 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 10, 1982#15930001Aug 10, 1982Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#15930001$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15930001
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 6, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 553
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1949 North Cicero, Chicago, IL 60639
- 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 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 1982 | - | - |
Jul 21, 1982#15831902Jul 21, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15831902$60016 viol.16 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #15831902
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 5, 1982
- Contested
- Sep 15, 1982
- Closed
- Nov 16, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 553
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,860
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 1949 North Cicero, Chicago, IL 60639
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Sep 15, 1982. Final orders are recorded through Dec 27, 1987. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 16 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 | 9 | - | $240 | $80 | Oct 20, 1982 | Sep 15, 1982 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 27 | - | $300 | $100 | Oct 20, 1982 | Sep 15, 1982 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 III | Serious | 468 | - | $300 | $100 | Feb 20, 1983 | Sep 15, 1982 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 4 | - | $240 | $80 | Oct 20, 1982 | Sep 15, 1982 | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 66 | - | $300 | $100 | Oct 20, 1982 | Sep 15, 1982 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties2 citations, $200 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 2 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|
Showing the 0 FTA rows present in the first 5 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 2 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 11, 1981#15830334Feb 11, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#15830334$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15830334
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1981
- Closed
- Feb 18, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1949 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
- 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.
Aug 26, 1980#15928807Aug 26, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#15928807$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15928807
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 1980
- Closed
- Dec 4, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1949 North Cicero, Chicago, IL 60639
- 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.
Sep 27, 1979#15827397Sep 27, 1979Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#15827397$6856 viol.6 violations$685 in penalties
Inspection #15827397
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 27, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 27, 1979
- Contested
- Nov 15, 1979
- Closed
- Feb 17, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,710
- Penalties on Record
- $685
- Site Address
- 1949 North Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
- 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 6 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 | 8 | - | $360 | $150 | Nov 20, 1979 | Nov 15, 1979 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 34 | - | $360 | $200 | Nov 20, 1979 | Nov 15, 1979 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Serious | 34 | - | $360 | $200 | Nov 20, 1979 | Nov 15, 1979 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 10 | - | $360 | $135 | Nov 20, 1979 | Nov 15, 1979 | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 2 | - | $270 | $0 | Nov 20, 1979 | Nov 15, 1979 | - |
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.
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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.
13 inspections, 1973 to 1992. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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