This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Dehler Manufacturing Co Safety Record

Chicago, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/23/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Dehler Manufacturing Co in Chicago, Illinois has 152 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 95 classified as serious and $310,325 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2009.

Dehler Manufacturing Co, located in Chicago, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 152 violations on file, 95 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $310,325.

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.

152 Violations
12 Inspections
95 Serious
$310,325 Penalties
Serious?
95 ($91,585)
Repeat?
30 ($107,380)
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($360)
Willful?
4 ($111,000)
1910.0255 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 2005
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 2005
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 2005
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 2005
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 2007
OSHA initially proposed $718,757 in penalties for Dehler Manufacturing Co, later reduced to $310,325 — a 57% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0255 OSHA Standard
12 citations $62,780
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
11 citations $5,240
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
10 citations $8,360
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
10 citations $54,030
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
9 citations $13,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/23/2009 Referral? Chicago, IL 37 $35,000
11/04/2008 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
11/04/2008 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 34 $100,000
04/17/2007 Complaint? Chicago, IL 47 $74,680
08/31/2005 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 10 $90,000
08/31/2005 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/18/2005 Referral? Chicago, IL 5 $2,000
02/14/2005 Complaint? Chicago, IL 13 $8,200
05/04/2000 Complaint? Chicago, IL 4 $445
09/12/1997 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
10/19/1987 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
03/18/1987 Planned? Chicago, IL 2 $0

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