EKCO HOUSEWARES CO
1949 NORTH CICERO, Chicago, IL 60639
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Apr 8, 1975#214712119Apr 8, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#214712119$609 viol.9 violations$60 in penalties
Inspection #214712119
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1975
- Closed
- Aug 1, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 637
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- 1949 North Cicero Avenue, 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Sep 15, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1975 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Sep 2, 1975 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1975 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1975 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1975 | - | - |
Mar 19, 1975#214712069Mar 19, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#214712069$21012 viol.12 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #214712069
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 1975
- Closed
- Aug 1, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 637
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 1949 North Cicero Avenue, 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 (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 025045 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Apr 29, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 XIX | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | May 6, 1975 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Apr 8, 1975 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 1975 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D10 | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | May 20, 1975 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 1975 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 1975 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 II | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | May 6, 1975 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Jul 1, 1975 | - | - |
Jun 26, 1973#214731879Jun 26, 1973Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#214731879$2,17054 viol.54 violations$2,170 in penalties
Inspection #214731879
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 26, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 26, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 640
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 54
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 53 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,170
- Penalties on Record
- $2,170
- Site Address
- 1949 N 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 (16 of 54 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G03 IV | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Sep 7, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G08 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.30 Training Requirements for Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100030 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Sep 7, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.30 Training Requirements for Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100030 A05 | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Sep 7, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 F | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 8, 1974 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1973 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Oct 5, 1973 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1973 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1973 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 E02 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1973 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1973 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 H01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1973 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Other | 1 | - | $10 | $10 | Sep 7, 1973 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A02 VII | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 1973 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 1973 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 10 | - | $40 | $40 | Oct 5, 1973 | - | - |
Showing the 16 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 54 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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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.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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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.