This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1988. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Chicago Modern Plating Safety Record

Chicago, IL

F

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

Last inspected 02/08/1988

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Chicago Modern Plating in Chicago, Illinois has 165 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $30,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1988.

Chicago Modern Plating, located in Chicago, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1988. 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 165 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 $30,000.

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.

165 Violations
4 Inspections
24 Serious
$30,000 Penalties
Willful?
123 ($27,500)
Serious?
24 ($2,180)
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($120)
Repeat?
1 ($200)
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (25 total) since 1985
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1985
1910.0145 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $300,000 in penalties for Chicago Modern Plating, later reduced to $30,000 — a 90% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
112 citations $15,830
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
25 citations $12,830
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $200
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
3 citations $200
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/08/1988 Accident? Chicago, IL 160 $30,000
06/20/1985 Referral? Chicago, IL 5 $0
05/14/1985 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/28/1977 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0

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