Chem-Plate Industries 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 03/28/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Chem-Plate Industries in Elk Grove Village, Illinois has 62 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 53 classified as serious and $67,879 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2024.

Chem-Plate Industries 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 Chem-Plate Industries 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.

53 of the 62 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. 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.

6.9 Chem-Plate Industries violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$18,082 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 62 violations, $67,879 in penalties across 9 inspections
62 Total Violations
9 Total Inspections
53 Total Serious
$67,879 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($8,036)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($10,046)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1993
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1993
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2011
Violations decreased 97% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 60 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $138,070 in penalties for Chem-Plate Industries, later reduced to $67,879 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
11 citations $6,750
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $3,750
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
7 citations $20,046
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
7 citations $4,000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $4,446

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Chem-Plate Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/28/2024 Follow-Up? Elk Grove Village, IL 0 $0
02/14/2023 Referral? Elk Grove Village, IL 2 $18,082
03/20/2019 Planned? Elk Grove Village, IL 0 $0
02/25/2015 Complaint? Elk Grove Village, IL 2 $7,797
05/16/2011 Referral? Elk Grove Village, IL 2 $7,000
05/16/2002 Referral? Elk Grove Village, IL 4 $5,000
03/16/1993 Referral? Elk Grove Village, IL 49 $30,000
09/21/1987 Planned? Elk Grove Village, IL 0 $0
12/13/1983 Planned? Elk Grove Village, IL 3 $0

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