Amitron Safety Record

Elk Grove Village, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/18/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Amitron in Elk Grove Village, Illinois has 51 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $132,450 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1994 to 2023.

Amitron in Elk Grove Village, 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 Amitron 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.

28 of the 51 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $132,450 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. 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.

5.1 Amitron violations/inspection
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4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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26 Violations (5 yr)
4 Inspections (5 yr)
17 Serious (5 yr)
$68,450 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 51 violations, $132,450 in penalties across 10 inspections
51 Total Violations
10 Total Inspections
28 Total Serious
$132,450 Total Penalties
Serious?
17 ($61,750)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($3,700)
Repeat?
1 ($3,000)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1994
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (13 total) since 1994
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1994
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2021
1910.0024 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1994
Violations decreased 62% over the past 5 years (14 recent vs 37 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $280,559 in penalties for Amitron, later reduced to $132,450 — a 53% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
13 citations $52,000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $10,500
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $4,700
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $10,000
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $10,000

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Amitron in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/18/2023 Complaint? Elk Grove Village, IL 4 $17,000
10/18/2023 Complaint? Elk Grove Village, IL 10 $27,000
03/30/2021 Referral? Elk Grove Village, IL 5 $12,450
03/30/2021 Referral? Elk Grove Village, IL 7 $12,000
04/13/2010 Accident? Elk Grove Village, IL 0 $0
06/23/2004 Complaint? Elk Grove Village, IL 0 $0
10/16/1997 Follow-Up? Elk Grove Village, IL 0 $0
10/16/1997 Complaint? Elk Grove Village, IL 2 $0
04/01/1997 Referral? Elk Grove Village, IL 11 $22,000
05/24/1994 Complaint? Elk Grove Village, IL 12 $42,000

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