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

Brookema Safety Record

West Chicago, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/23/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Brookema in West Chicago, Illinois has 27 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $26,525 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2004 to 2007.

Brookema, located in West Chicago, 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 27 violations on file, 22 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $26,525.

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.

27 Violations
3 Inspections
22 Serious
$26,525 Penalties
Serious?
22 ($17,525)
Repeat?
4 ($9,000)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2004
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2004
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2004
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2004
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2004
OSHA initially proposed $35,650 in penalties for Brookema, later reduced to $26,525 — a 26% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $4,825
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $5,450
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $4,675
1910.0023 Ladders
3 citations $3,875
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $1,575
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/23/2007 Complaint? West Chicago, IL 12 $17,400
11/30/2004 Referral? West Chicago, IL 0 $0
11/02/2004 Referral? West Chicago, IL 15 $9,125

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