This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Ability Engineering Technology Safety Record

South Holland, IL · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/13/2006

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ability Engineering Technology in South Holland, Illinois has 32 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $2,812 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2006.

Ability Engineering Technology, located in South Holland, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 32 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,812.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

32 Violations
8 Inspections
19 Serious
$2,812 Penalties
Serious?
19 ($2,742)
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($70)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2000
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1990
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $5,138 in penalties for Ability Engineering Technology, later reduced to $2,812 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations $674
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $105
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $105
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations $385
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/13/2006 Complaint? South Holland, IL 4 $350
09/13/2006 Complaint? South Holland, IL 0 $0
11/10/2004 Planned? South Holland, IL 0 $0
07/03/2002 Planned? South Holland, IL 2 $0
09/22/2000 Complaint? South Holland, IL 5 $0
09/22/2000 Complaint? South Holland, IL 9 $1,348
04/29/1991 Monitoring? South Holland, IL 0 $0
07/24/1990 Planned? South Holland, IL 12 $1,115

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