This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1979. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Amsco Div Abex Corporatio Safety Record

Chicago HTS, IL

F

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

Last inspected 05/18/1979

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Amsco Div Abex Corporatio in Chicago HTS, Illinois has 79 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $5,380 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1979.

Amsco Div Abex Corporatio, located in Chicago HTS, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1979. 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 79 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,380.

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.

79 Violations
3 Inspections
7 Serious
$5,380 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
70 ($780)
Serious?
7 ($3,450)
Willful?
1 ($1,000)
Repeat?
1 ($150)
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $19,780 in penalties for Amsco Div Abex Corporatio, later reduced to $5,380 — a 73% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
16 citations $1,000
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
7 citations
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations $900
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $100
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $140
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/18/1979 Accident? Chicago HTS, IL 5 $1,500
11/20/1975 Accident? Chicago HTS, IL 2 $700
03/17/1975 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 72 $3,180

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