Inspection #17681008
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of HANDLING SYSTEMS INC. at 408 E. Cossitt Avenue, Lagrange, IL 60525 on Nov 29, 1989. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Jan 2, 1992.
OSHA documented 38 violations (26 serious, 5 repeat, 7 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $5,070. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
This employer has 2 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 17681008
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Nov 29, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 2, 1992
- Total Violations
- 38
- Penalties on Record
- $5,070
- Initial Penalties
- $7,420
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
- Address
- 408 E. Cossitt Avenue, Lagrange, IL 60525
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17685942 | Sep 28, 1990 | Follow-Up (F) | 10 violations | $1,800 |
| #101329035 | Sep 22, 1988 | Planned (H) | 15 violations | $1,500 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Jan 2, 1992.
26 serious, 5 repeat, 7 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II | Serious | $280 | $190 | Dec 21, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D06 IV | Serious | $210 | $150 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | $420 | $280 | Dec 16, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Serious | $280 | $190 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | $210 | $150 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 II | Serious | $210 | $150 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 F01 | Serious | $280 | $200 | May 15, 1990 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G01 | Serious | $420 | $280 | Dec 16, 1989 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | $350 | $240 | Jan 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | $350 | $230 | Jan 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01010C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01010D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01010E | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01010F | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 01010G | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E04 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01010H | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01010I | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01010J | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | $350 | $230 | Jan 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | $280 | $190 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | $210 | $150 | Jan 5, 1990 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | $280 | $190 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | $350 | $220 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | $420 | $280 | Dec 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Repeat | $140 | $100 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Repeat | $140 | $110 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | $140 | $110 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Repeat | $700 | $500 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Repeat | $560 | $380 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Repeat | $840 | $550 | Jan 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 03003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 03004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 03005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 03006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 03007 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1990 | - | - |
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.
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