EARLE M JORGENSEN CO
1900 MITCHELL BLVD, Schaumburg, IL 60192
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Inspection records
May 8, 2023#346692700May 8, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#346692700$1,7191 viol.1 violation$1,719 in penalties
Inspection #346692700
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 2023
- Final Order
- Jun 9, 2023
- Closed
- Jun 9, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 279
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,455
- Penalties on Record
- $1,719
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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 | 1904.41 Electronic Submission of Records OSHA citation code: 19040041 A01 | Other | 1 | 317 | $2,455 | $1,719 | - | Jun 9, 2023 |
Feb 14, 2023#346504830Feb 14, 2023Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Safety#346504830$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346504830
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 14, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 14, 2023
- Closed
- Feb 17, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 279
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Sep 26, 2019#344338892Sep 26, 2019Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#344338892$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344338892
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 26, 2019
- Closed
- Mar 16, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 310
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jun 13, 2018#343238572Jun 13, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343238572$8,1301 viol.1 violation$8,130 in penalties
Inspection #343238572
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 27, 2018
- Final Order
- Dec 20, 2018
- Closed
- Jan 28, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,130
- Penalties on Record
- $8,130
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $8,130 | $8,130 | - | Dec 20, 2018 |
Jul 19, 2017#342482916Jul 19, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342482916$46,0005 viol.5 violations$46,000 in penalties
Inspection #342482916
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 2017
- Contested
- Feb 7, 2018
- Final Order
- Apr 22, 2019
- Closed
- Sep 26, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 310
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $52,877
- Penalties on Record
- $46,000
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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 fingers are amputated on metal cutting saw blade
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II B | Serious | 1 | 6 | $12,934 | $11,500 | Feb 2, 2018 | Feb 7, 2018 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 2 | 7 | $12,934 | $0 | Feb 2, 2018 | Feb 7, 2018 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Other | 2 | 10 | $12,934 | $11,500 | Feb 2, 2018 | Feb 7, 2018 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| 01004 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 5 | 7 | $12,934 | $11,500 | Feb 2, 2018 | Feb 7, 2018 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $1,141 | $11,500 | Feb 2, 2018 | Feb 7, 2018 | Apr 22, 2019 |
Apr 10, 2013#339000051Apr 10, 2013Referral (C) · No Inspection scope, Safety#339000051$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339000051
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 2013
- Closed
- Apr 16, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 370
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- 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.
Nov 15, 2012#337381214Nov 15, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#337381214$7,0001 viol.1 violation$7,000 in penalties
Inspection #337381214
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 15, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 2012
- Contested
- Jan 2, 2013
- Final Order
- Aug 21, 2013
- Closed
- Aug 14, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 347
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $7,000
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 31, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 | Aug 21, 2013 |
Dec 12, 2008#312752389Dec 12, 2008Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#312752389$2,0002 viol.2 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #312752389
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 12, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 2009
- Contested
- Mar 13, 2009
- Final Order
- Oct 13, 2009
- Closed
- Dec 14, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 369
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,500 | $2,000 | Apr 15, 2009 | Mar 13, 2009 | Oct 13, 2009 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $4,500 | $0 | Apr 15, 2009 | Mar 13, 2009 | Oct 13, 2009 |
Feb 1, 2001#304175284Feb 1, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#304175284$7001 viol.1 violation$700 in penalties
Inspection #304175284
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 2001
- Closed
- Mar 19, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,275
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- 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 (1 of 1 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 B04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,275 | $700 | Apr 1, 2001 | - | - |
Nov 4, 1999#303151328Nov 4, 1999Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#303151328$1,2504 viol.4 violations$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #303151328
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 4, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 2000
- Closed
- Jul 12, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- 1900 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Jun 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 2000 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2000 | - | - |
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About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
12 inspections, 1981 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: metal and mineral (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers reported 3.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.5%; NAICS 4235 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source