This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Berkshire Foods Safety Record

Chicago, IL · Transportation & Warehousing

F

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

Last inspected 08/19/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Berkshire Foods in Chicago, Illinois has 30 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $45,640 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2003.

Berkshire Foods, located in Chicago, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 30 violations on file, 24 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $45,640.

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.

30 Violations
4 Inspections
24 Serious
$45,640 Penalties
Serious?
24 ($23,240)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($0)
Unclassified?
1 ($22,400)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $92,850 in penalties for Berkshire Foods, later reduced to $45,640 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $4,200
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $560
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,000
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $1,560
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations $1,620
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/19/2003 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
01/10/2001 Referral? Chicago, IL 1 $1,050
08/24/2000 Accident? Chicago, IL 11 $26,040
09/10/1991 Referral? Chicago, IL 18 $18,550

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