A. Finkl & Sons Safety Record
Chicago, IL · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 07/06/2023
According to OSHA enforcement records, A. Finkl & Sons in Chicago, Illinois has 234 workplace safety violations across 34 inspections, with 117 classified as serious and $502,352 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2023.
About This Safety Record
A. Finkl & Sons in Chicago, Illinois has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places A. Finkl & Sons among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
117 of the 234 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $502,352 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Illinois workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Illinois
Workers injured on the job in Illinois may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, disfigurement benefits.
- Filing deadline: 3 years from injury date
- Important: One of the more generous filing deadlines; report accident immediately
- Statute: 820 Ill. Comp. Stat. 305/1 et seq.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for A. Finkl & Sons in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2023 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 04/23/2019 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/28/2019 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 07/02/2018 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 8 | $22,040 |
| 10/29/2015 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/05/2015 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $3,000 |
| 08/27/2014 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $6,480 |
| 08/28/2013 | M? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 05/15/2013 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $2,250 |
| 08/31/2012 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $3,850 |
| 02/01/2012 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 27 | $212,000 |
| 08/30/2007 | Follow-Up? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $84,000 |
| 04/18/2006 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 03/14/2006 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 13 | $96,000 |
| 01/20/2005 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $7,000 |
| 07/23/2003 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 7 | $10,500 |
| 07/05/2002 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 8 | $21,600 |
| 04/06/2001 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 2 | $1,838 |
| 01/28/1999 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/19/1998 | Accident? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,125 |
| 10/27/1997 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/01/1996 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/10/1995 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,500 |
| 02/25/1994 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 6 | $7,800 |
| 03/31/1993 | Follow-Up? | Chicago, IL | 11 | $2,500 |
| 10/09/1991 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $2,350 |
| 09/17/1991 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 42 | $12,950 |
| 04/15/1986 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 12 | $780 |
| 01/13/1983 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 20 | $700 |
| 01/13/1983 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 07/21/1982 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 04/08/1980 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $200 |
| 05/26/1976 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 60 | $1,890 |
| 01/23/1973 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
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