CARD-O-LINK CO
1948 RIDGE AVE., EVANSTON, IL 60201
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Inspection records
Dec 8, 1986#100100007Dec 8, 1986Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#100100007$4206 viol.6 violations$420 in penalties
Inspection #100100007
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 8, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 1986
- Closed
- Aug 5, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $420
- Penalties on Record
- $420
- Site Address
- 1948 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
- 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 (6 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 | 1 | 1 | $240 | $240 | Feb 25, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $180 | Feb 25, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 98 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 98 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1987 | - | - |
Nov 26, 1986#101057404Nov 26, 1986Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#101057404$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101057404
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 26, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 1987
- Closed
- Feb 6, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1948 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
- 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 Sampling5 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Dusts and Mists (as Cu) | 3 | 0 - 0.84 | mg/m³ |
| Nitric Acid | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc | 2 | 0 - 0.52 |
Sep 12, 1979#15933948Sep 12, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#15933948$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15933948
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 12, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1948 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
- 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.
Apr 3, 1979#15873854Apr 3, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#15873854$1,00012 viol.12 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #15873854
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 1979
- Closed
- Sep 19, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 1948 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
- 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 (12 of 12 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 | - | $160 | $160 | Jun 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $160 | $160 | Jun 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 1 | - | $200 | $200 | Aug 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Serious | 1 | - | $160 | $160 | Aug 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 1 | - | $160 | $160 | Aug 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 4 | - | $160 | $160 | Jun 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1979 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1979 | - | - |
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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).
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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.
4 inspections, 1979 to 1986. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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