Ed Miniat Safety Record

South Holland, IL · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 11/20/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ed Miniat in South Holland, Illinois has 41 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 34 classified as serious and $65,532 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1998 to 2024.

Ed Miniat in South Holland, 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 Ed Miniat 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.

34 of the 41 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.

2.7 Ed Miniat violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
5 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$19,102 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 41 violations, $65,532 in penalties across 15 inspections
41 Total Violations
15 Total Inspections
34 Total Serious
$65,532 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($14,502)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($4,600)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1998
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1998
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (12 total) since 1998
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1998
Violations decreased 98% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 40 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $91,589 in penalties for Ed Miniat, later reduced to $65,532 — a 28% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
12 citations $8,750
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
9 citations $16,250
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $2,050
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $20,152
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
2 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Ed Miniat in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/20/2024 Monitoring? South Holland, IL 0 $0
02/20/2024 Complaint? South Holland, IL 0 $0
12/21/2023 Complaint? South Holland, IL 1 $4,600
11/09/2021 M? South Holland, IL 0 $0
09/10/2021 Referral? South Holland, IL 1 $14,502
07/06/2020 Referral? South Holland, IL 1 $10,000
02/06/2015 Complaint? South Holland, IL 2 $5,950
02/17/2012 Complaint? South Holland, IL 3 $6,930
05/25/2010 Complaint? South Holland, IL 2 $3,500
05/25/2007 Referral? South Holland, IL 4 $5,000
11/24/2003 Complaint? South Holland, IL 3 $1,050
02/20/2003 Complaint? South Holland, IL 1 $0
06/18/2001 Planned? South Holland, IL 0 $0
06/18/1998 Referral? South Holland, IL 10 $6,000
05/29/1998 Complaint? South Holland, IL 13 $8,000

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