METRO EAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
3800 MISSOURI AVE, ALORTON, IL 62207 · NAICS 488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
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Inspection records
Oct 18, 2017#342710282Oct 18, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342710282$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342710282
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 2017
- Closed
- Mar 27, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 402
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3800 Missouri Ave, Alorton, IL 62207
- Industry
- 488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
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.
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's thumb is amputated when caught in rail car couple
Feb 15, 2017#342111333Feb 15, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342111333$18,1086 viol.6 violations$18,108 in penalties
Inspection #342111333
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 15, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 15, 2017
- Final Order
- Jun 13, 2017
- Closed
- Jun 13, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $52,512
- Penalties on Record
- $18,108
- Site Address
- 3800 Missouri Ave, Alorton, IL 62207
- Industry
- 488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
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.
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 falls from fixed ladder on railcar and fractures bo
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $12,675 | $9,054 | Jun 12, 2017 | - | Jun 13, 2017 |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 H04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $7,243 | $0 | Jun 12, 2017 | - | Jun 13, 2017 |
| 01004 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Other | 1 | 1 | $7,243 | $0 | Jun 12, 2017 | - | Jun 13, 2017 |
| 01005 | 1910.244 Other Portable Tools and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100244 A01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $7,243 | $0 | Jun 12, 2017 | - | Jun 13, 2017 |
| 01006 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV | Other | 1 | 5 | $9,054 | $0 | Jun 12, 2017 | - | Jun 13, 2017 |
| 01007 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $9,054 | $9,054 | Jun 12, 2017 | - | Jun 13, 2017 |
Nov 15, 2016#341958924Nov 15, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341958924$14,48012 viol.12 violations$14,480 in penalties
Inspection #341958924
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 15, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 15, 2016
- Contested
- May 19, 2017
- Final Order
- Oct 30, 2017
- Closed
- Feb 7, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 402
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $36,214
- Penalties on Record
- $14,480
- Site Address
- 3800 Missouri Ave, Alorton, IL 62207
- Industry
- 488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
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 (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,243 | $5,794 | Jul 28, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 37 | $10,864 | $8,686 | Jul 28, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 3 | 37 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 | |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01002E | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H03 I A | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01002F | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 I05 IV | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01002G | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K05 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $7,243 | $0 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 | |
| 01004A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $10,864 | $0 | Jul 28, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01004B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
Nov 7, 2016#341898658Nov 7, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#341898658$52,14910 viol.10 violations$52,149 in penalties
Inspection #341898658
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2016
- Contested
- May 19, 2017
- Final Order
- Oct 30, 2017
- Closed
- Jul 9, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $72,431
- Penalties on Record
- $52,149
- Site Address
- 3800 Missouri Ave, Alorton, IL 62207
- Industry
- 488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $9,054 | $7,243 | May 22, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01003B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D13 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01004 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03 | Serious | 2 | 14 | $9,054 | $7,243 | May 22, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | 2 | 14 | $9,054 | $7,243 | May 22, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01006A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $7,243 | $8,691 | May 22, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01006B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $10,864 | $0 | May 22, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01008 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 F | Serious | 1 | 1 | $9,054 | $7,243 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 | |
| 01009 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IV | Serious | 1 | 5 | $9,054 | $7,243 | May 22, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01010A | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C02 I C | Serious | 1 | 5 | $9,054 | $7,243 | May 22, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| 01010B | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
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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.
4 inspections, 2016 to 2017. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Support Activities for Transportation, 10,065 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: support activities for rail transportation reported 2.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 20.1%; NAICS 4882 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source