This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Chief Industries Safety Record

Rensselaer, IN

F

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

Last inspected 11/14/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Chief Industries in Rensselaer, Indiana has 13 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $1,335 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2002.

Chief Industries, located in Rensselaer, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 13 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,335.

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.

13 Violations
3 Inspections
5 Serious
$1,335 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($0)
Serious?
5 ($1,335)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $3,450 in penalties for Chief Industries, later reduced to $1,335 — a 61% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $750
1910.0108 OSHA Standard
2 citations $485
1910.0307 OSHA Standard
1 citation $100
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
1 citation
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/14/2002 Planned? Rensselaer, IN 4 $100
01/02/1997 Planned? Rensselaer, IN 4 $1,135
09/23/1988 Planned? Rensselaer, IN 5 $100

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