METAL IMPROVEMENT CO., LLC DBA E/M COATING SERVICE
129 SOUTH EISENHOWER LANE, LOMBARD, IL 60148 · NAICS 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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Inspection records
May 20, 2010#314035460May 20, 2010Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#314035460$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314035460
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- May 27, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 129 South Eisenhower Lane, Lombard, IL 60148
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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.
May 20, 2010#314035452May 20, 2010Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#314035452$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314035452
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- May 27, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 129 South Eisenhower Lane, Lombard, IL 60148
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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.
Mar 9, 2009#312723562Mar 9, 2009Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#312723562$76,30012 viol.12 violations$76,300 in penalties
Inspection #312723562
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 9, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 2, 2009
- Closed
- Jul 20, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $116,000
- Penalties on Record
- $76,300
- Site Address
- 129 South Eisenhower Lane, Lombard, IL 60148
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling11 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 8 | 0 - 39.109031 | ppm |
| Diacetone Alcohol | 6 | 0 - 1.348017 | ppm |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 7 | 0.541741 - 2.847163 | ppm |
| Ethyl Benzene | 6 | 0 - 0.141612 | ppm |
| Hexone | 8 | 0 - 0.614774 | ppm |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 6 | 0 - 0.268468 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Alcohol | 6 | 0 - 0.560141 | ppm |
| Phosphoric Acid | 2 | 0 - 0.028283 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfuric Acid | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 7 | 0 - 3.343034 | ppm |
| Xylene | 1 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (12 of 12 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 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Oct 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 G02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Oct 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,250 | Oct 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,400 | Oct 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $4,900 | Nov 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $0 | Nov 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01010C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01010D | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $0 | Nov 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $35,000 | $24,500 | Nov 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $35,000 | $24,500 | Nov 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $20,000 | $14,000 | Oct 5, 2009 | - | - |
Mar 4, 2009#312723422Mar 4, 2009Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#312723422$87,85016 viol.16 violations$87,850 in penalties
Inspection #312723422
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 2009
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 7 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $143,000
- Penalties on Record
- $87,850
- Site Address
- 129 South Eisenhower Lane, Lombard, IL 60148
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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 (12 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Sep 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $5,000 | $3,500 | Sep 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 O02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Sep 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,400 | Sep 8, 2009 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 2009 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,400 | Sep 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $4,900 | Nov 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $4,900 | Sep 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $7,000 | $0 | Sep 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $50,000 | $35,000 | Sep 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $12,500 | $8,750 | Nov 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
4 inspections, 2009 to 2010. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 47,300 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source