GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
1540 SOUTH 54TH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60654
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Inspection records
Jan 3, 1990#103211371Jan 3, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103211371$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #103211371
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 2, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1540 S. 54th Street, Chicago, IL 60650
- 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 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
Dec 2, 1987#101313138Dec 2, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#101313138$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101313138
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 2, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 9, 1987
- Closed
- Jan 25, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1540 South 54th Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
- 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 (2 of 2 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 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 F02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1988 | - | - |
Jan 23, 1985#2241495Jan 23, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2241495$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2241495
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 23, 1985
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6045 S Northingham Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
- 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 Sampling14 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) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 1 | 0.0774 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 1 | 0.005 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 1 | 0.866 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 1 | 0.1467 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Nov 2, 1978#15920770Nov 2, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#15920770$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15920770
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5660 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60644
- 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.
Jul 27, 1978#15920333Jul 27, 1978Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#15920333$6301 viol.1 violation$630 in penalties
Inspection #15920333
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 1978
- Closed
- Nov 9, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $630
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- 5660 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60644
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $630 | $630 | Sep 30, 1978 | - | - |
May 17, 1978#15876386May 17, 1978Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15876386$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #15876386
Dates
- Opened
- May 17, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- May 17, 1978
- Closed
- Jun 30, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 360
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5660 Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60645
- 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 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1978 | - | - |
Apr 6, 1977#15825565Apr 6, 1977Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15825565$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15825565
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 1977
- Closed
- May 3, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 285
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5660 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60644
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1977 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1977 | - | - |
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.
Jan 30, 1975#214711889Jan 30, 1975Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214711889$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214711889
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1975
- Closed
- Aug 22, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5600 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60644
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 F06 I | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1975 | - | - |
Apr 4, 1974#214734865Apr 4, 1974Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#214734865$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214734865
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 670
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5600 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60641
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Other | 7 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1974 | - | - |
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9 inspections, 1974 to 1990. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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