This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Pallet-Midwest Safety Record

East ST Louis, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/29/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Pallet-Midwest in East ST Louis, Illinois has 40 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $18,098 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1999 to 2007.

American Pallet-Midwest, located in East ST Louis, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. 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 40 violations on file, 32 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $18,098.

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.

40 Violations
3 Inspections
32 Serious
$18,098 Penalties
Serious?
32 ($16,698)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($1,400)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 2006
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1999
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1999
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1999
OSHA initially proposed $38,525 in penalties for American Pallet-Midwest, later reduced to $18,098 — a 53% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
7 citations $2,100
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $2,610
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $3,150
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
4 citations $2,112
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations $800
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/29/2007 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 3 $2,100
09/26/2006 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 27 $15,000
06/16/1999 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 10 $998

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