This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Aurora Bleachery Safety Record

Aurora, IL

F

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

Last inspected 05/08/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Aurora Bleachery in Aurora, Illinois has 74 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 43 classified as serious and $24,100 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1997.

Aurora Bleachery, located in Aurora, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 74 violations on file, 43 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $24,100.

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.

74 Violations
15 Inspections
43 Serious
$24,100 Penalties
Serious?
43 ($24,100)
Other-than-Serious?
31 ($0)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1982
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (12 total) since 1982
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1990
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1982
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $43,610 in penalties for Aurora Bleachery, later reduced to $24,100 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
12 citations $3,000
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
9 citations $5,610
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $3,170
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $1,200
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $775
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/08/1997 Complaint? Aurora, IL 0 $0
02/20/1997 Complaint? Aurora, IL 0 $0
02/06/1997 Complaint? Aurora, IL 8 $10,500
04/14/1993 Complaint? Aurora, IL 9 $5,000
04/14/1993 Complaint? Aurora, IL 7 $3,000
04/18/1991 Follow-Up? Aurora, IL 0 $0
10/23/1990 Referral? Aurora, IL 7 $2,560
10/10/1990 Complaint? Aurora, IL 6 $1,760
08/27/1986 Follow-Up? Aurora, IL 0 $0
05/08/1986 Follow-Up? Aurora, IL 0 $0
02/10/1986 Referral? Aurora, IL 3 $0
01/02/1986 Planned? Aurora, IL 21 $1,080
07/31/1985 Planned? Aurora, IL 0 $0
05/26/1982 Planned? Aurora, IL 4 $0
04/08/1982 Planned? Aurora, IL 9 $200

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