ALPHA METALS INC
4404 SOUTH KILDARE, CHICAGO, IL 60632
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Inspection records
Apr 18, 1991#103207387Apr 18, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#103207387$1,9256 viol.6 violations$1,925 in penalties
Inspection #103207387
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 1991
- Closed
- Dec 6, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 38
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,375
- Penalties on Record
- $1,925
- Site Address
- 4404 South Kildare, Chicago, IL 60632
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling8 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) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2523P / 2A | 0 - 0.13 | mg/m³ |
| Silver, Metal and Soluble Compounds (as Ag) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Tin, inorganic compounds (except oxides) (as Sn) | 2523P / 2A | 0 - 0.089 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 - 0.0442 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,125 | $800 | May 10, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 6 | $1,125 | $1,125 | May 10, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $0 | May 10, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1991 | - | - |
Feb 16, 1989#103215315Feb 16, 1989Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#103215315$1,90010 viol.10 violations$1,900 in penalties
Inspection #103215315
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 1989
- Contested
- May 8, 1989
- Closed
- Jul 17, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 49
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,120
- Penalties on Record
- $1,900
- Site Address
- 4404 South Kildare, Chicago, IL 60632
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 8, 1989. Final orders are recorded through Jul 9, 1990. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 21 | 0 - 0.36 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 13 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 V | Serious | 1 | 24 | $560 | $400 | Jun 14, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J02 IB | Serious | 1 | 1 | $480 | $300 | Mar 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 49 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1989 | - | - |
| 03001D | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $400 | Apr 26, 1989 | May 8, 1989 | Jul 9, 1990 |
| 03002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D08 I | Other | 1 | 38 | $480 | $0 | Apr 28, 1989 | May 8, 1989 | Jul 9, 1990 |
| 03003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H01 | Serious | 6 | 38 | $480 | $300 | Apr 28, 1989 | May 8, 1989 | Jul 9, 1990 |
Showing the 7 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.
Aug 26, 1985#2219368Aug 26, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#2219368$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2219368
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 1985
- Closed
- Oct 23, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4404 S Kildare, Chicago, IL 60632
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1985 | - | - |
Dec 3, 1981#15957343Dec 3, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15957343$1808 viol.8 violations$180 in penalties
Inspection #15957343
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 1981
- Closed
- Jan 11, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- 4404 South Kildare Blvd, Chicago, IL 60632
- 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 (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 E01 | Serious | 2 | - | $120 | $60 | Jan 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $120 | $60 | Jan 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | - | $120 | $60 | Jan 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 A | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1982 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Oct 28, 1976#15795941Oct 28, 1976Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15795941$6502 viol.2 violations$650 in penalties
Inspection #15795941
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 4, 1976
- Closed
- Nov 10, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 36
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $650
- Penalties on Record
- $650
- Site Address
- 4404 S Kildare Blvd, Chicago, IL 60632
- 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 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | 3 | - | $650 | $650 | Dec 30, 1977 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 8 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1977 | - | - |
Mar 17, 1976#214740664Mar 17, 1976Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#214740664$1,1403 viol.3 violations$1,140 in penalties
Inspection #214740664
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 1976
- Closed
- Jun 10, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 37
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,140
- Penalties on Record
- $1,140
- Site Address
- 4404 So Kildare, Chicago, IL 60632
- 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 (3 of 3 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 | 2 | - | $40 | $40 | May 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | 2 | - | $550 | $550 | Jul 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 2 | - | $550 | $550 | Jul 30, 1976 | - | - |
Mar 17, 1976#214703472Mar 17, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#214703472$7513 viol.13 violations$75 in penalties
Inspection #214703472
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 1976
- Closed
- Jun 10, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 37
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 13 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $75
- Penalties on Record
- $75
- Site Address
- 4404 S Kildare, Chicago, IL 60632
- 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 (7 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E02 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $25 | $25 | May 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 2 | - | $25 | $25 | May 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011022 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 4 | - | $25 | $25 | Jun 15, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
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.
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.
7 inspections, 1976 to 1991. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.