CHARLES E LARSON & SONS INC
2645-65 N KEELER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639
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Nov 6, 2023#347083230Nov 6, 2023Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#347083230$6,5622 viol.2 violations$6,562 in penalties
Inspection #347083230
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2023
- Final Order
- Dec 27, 2023
- Closed
- Feb 29, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 58
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,375
- Penalties on Record
- $6,562
- Site Address
- 2645-65 N. Keller Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $7,813 | $5,469 | Jan 29, 2024 | - | Dec 27, 2023 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,562 | $1,093 | - | Dec 27, 2023 |
Nov 13, 2003#307107425Nov 13, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#307107425$2,1001 viol.1 violation$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #307107425
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 2004
- Closed
- Feb 2, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 82
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 2645-65 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
- Industry
- 332811 Metal Heat Treating
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 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | $2,100 | Jan 13, 2004 | - | - |
Feb 23, 2001#304242001Feb 23, 2001Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#304242001$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304242001
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 2001
- Closed
- Mar 6, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2645-65 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
- 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.
Feb 13, 2001#304177116Feb 13, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#304177116$1,10210 viol.10 violations$1,102 in penalties
Inspection #304177116
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 13, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 2001
- Closed
- Jul 13, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,575
- Penalties on Record
- $1,102
- Site Address
- 2645-65 N. Keeler 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.
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) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0.007147 - 0.0107004 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 - 0.0006815 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0 - 0.0008086 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 0 - 4.7639 | |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0.0217203 - 0.1035255 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0.0003253 - 0.0008544 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2 | 0.0034404 - 0.1168753 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0.0190653 - 0.0269544 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 0 - 2.804 | |
| Titanium Dioxide (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 - 4.7639 | |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A02 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $700 | $490 | Mar 16, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $875 | $612 | Apr 8, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F01 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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 11, 2000#303433056Aug 11, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#303433056$1,22611 viol.11 violations$1,226 in penalties
Inspection #303433056
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 23, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,226
- Site Address
- 2645-65 N. Keeler 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 (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,225 | $858 | Jan 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $368 | Jan 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 2001 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 2001 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 5, 1998#302039474Feb 5, 1998FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#302039474$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302039474
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 5, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 3, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2645-65 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
- 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed due to fall from platform
Jul 18, 1988#103257515Jul 18, 1988Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#103257515$1,0004 viol.4 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #103257515
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 18, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 1988
- Closed
- Oct 20, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,980
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 2645-65 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 95 | $540 | $300 | Oct 19, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G07 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $720 | $350 | Oct 19, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 I | Serious | 1 | 95 | $720 | $350 | Oct 19, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | 1 | 95 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1988 | - | - |
Jul 6, 1988#102443363Jul 6, 1988Programmed Other (K) · Complete scope, Safety#102443363$5008 viol.8 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #102443363
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 6, 1988
- Closed
- Aug 16, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 2645-65 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Programmed Other Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed other inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $300 | $200 | Aug 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 5 | 3 | $240 | $240 | Aug 15, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | 95 | $60 | $60 | Jul 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q08 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Other | 4 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Dec 11, 1984#1330174Dec 11, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1330174$1053 viol.3 violations$105 in penalties
Inspection #1330174
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 1984
- Closed
- Apr 1, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $105
- Site Address
- 2645-65 N Keeler 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $105 | Feb 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 C | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1984 | - | - |
Jan 3, 1983#15917370Jan 3, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15917370$903 viol.3 violations$90 in penalties
Inspection #15917370
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 3, 1983
- Closed
- Feb 3, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 105
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $90
- Site Address
- 2645 65 North Keeler 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 (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 B04 IXC | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $90 | Jan 25, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 1983 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 1983 | - | - |
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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.
12 inspections, 1973 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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