This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Fluorescent Safety Record

Waukegan, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/31/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Fluorescent in Waukegan, Illinois has 31 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $18,382 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2008.

American Fluorescent, located in Waukegan, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 31 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $18,382.

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.

31 Violations
9 Inspections
21 Serious
$18,382 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($18,382)
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($0)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1985
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1989
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $23,497 in penalties for American Fluorescent, later reduced to $18,382 — a 22% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,350
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $3,200
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $1,750
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $1,180
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $230
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/31/2008 Complaint? Waukegan, IL 2 $2,800
12/14/2004 Complaint? Waukegan, IL 0 $0
05/20/2004 Complaint? Waukegan, IL 7 $9,292
08/04/2000 Follow-Up? Waukegan, IL 0 $0
04/26/2000 Complaint? Waukegan, IL 2 $2,800
04/16/1997 Planned? Waukegan, IL 2 $700
01/31/1992 Complaint? Waukegan, IL 6 $1,700
08/30/1989 Complaint? Waukegan, IL 8 $940
02/06/1985 Planned? Waukegan, IL 4 $150

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