American Buildings Safety Record

El Paso, IL · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 11/22/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Buildings in El Paso, Illinois has 29 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $20,220 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2022.

American Buildings in El Paso, 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 American Buildings 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.

23 of the 29 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. 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.

3.6 American Buildings violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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29 Violations
8 Inspections
23 Serious
$20,220 Penalties
Serious?
23 ($20,020)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($200)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1992
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 29 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $32,310 in penalties for American Buildings, later reduced to $20,220 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
6 citations $2,100
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $7,082
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,948
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
3 citations $1,050
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations $450

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No workplace accident investigations on file for American Buildings in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/22/2022 Planned? El Paso, IL 0 $0
10/07/2005 Complaint? El Paso, IL 2 $1,312
10/18/2002 Complaint? El Paso, IL 2 $3,800
06/27/2002 Complaint? El Paso, IL 2 $4,950
02/09/1999 Complaint? El Paso, IL 10 $4,200
07/15/1992 Complaint? El Paso, IL 0 $0
02/20/1992 Planned? El Paso, IL 5 $3,770
11/01/1989 Complaint? El Paso, IL 8 $2,188

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