This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Amax Plating Safety Record

Elgin, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/14/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Amax Plating in Elgin, Illinois has 68 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 42 classified as serious and $16,125 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 2002.

Amax Plating, located in Elgin, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 68 violations on file, 42 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $16,125.

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.

68 Violations
11 Inspections
42 Serious
$16,125 Penalties
Serious?
42 ($15,325)
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($0)
Unclassified?
1 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($800)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (17 total) since 1987
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (21 total) since 1987
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1987
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1994
OSHA initially proposed $30,275 in penalties for Amax Plating, later reduced to $16,125 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
21 citations $7,825
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
17 citations $2,880
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations $800
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0333 OSHA Standard
2 citations $720
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/14/2002 Other? Elgin, IL 1 $0
08/25/2000 Complaint? Elgin, IL 0 $0
07/29/1999 Complaint? Elgin, IL 6 $3,210
12/03/1998 Complaint? Elgin, IL 5 $1,250
12/09/1994 Complaint? Elgin, IL 18 $4,775
11/29/1994 Complaint? Elgin, IL 0 $0
11/14/1988 Complaint? Elgin, IL 2 $0
07/19/1988 Referral? Elgin, IL 25 $6,800
02/06/1987 Complaint? Elgin, IL 9 $0
03/01/1978 Follow-Up? Elgin, IL 0 $0
07/12/1977 Complaint? Elgin, IL 2 $90

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