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

American Licorice Safety Record

Alsip, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/27/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Licorice in Alsip, Illinois has 62 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 45 classified as serious and $20,235 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2008.

American Licorice, located in Alsip, 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 62 violations on file, 45 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $20,235.

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.

62 Violations
12 Inspections
45 Serious
$20,235 Penalties
Serious?
45 ($20,235)
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($0)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 5 inspections (12 total) since 1983
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1983
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1983
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1983
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $32,725 in penalties for American Licorice, later reduced to $20,235 — a 38% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
12 citations $4,560
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $250
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $1,800
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $1,495
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $1,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/27/2008 Planned? Alsip, IL 0 $0
03/27/2008 Planned? Alsip, IL 0 $0
07/11/2001 Complaint? Alsip, IL 1 $0
07/02/1998 Complaint? Alsip, IL 2 $3,350
12/15/1997 Planned? Alsip, IL 2 $1,120
12/15/1997 Planned? Alsip, IL 0 $0
06/11/1997 Referral? Alsip, IL 3 $5,000
05/22/1997 Planned? Alsip, IL 11 $7,000
05/02/1990 Planned? Alsip, IL 11 $1,950
09/17/1987 Planned? Alsip, IL 10 $825
09/24/1985 Planned? Alsip, IL 1 $0
04/29/1983 Planned? Alsip, IL 21 $990

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