This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Griffin Wheel Safety Record

West Chicago, IL

F

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

Last inspected 12/03/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Griffin Wheel in West Chicago, Illinois has 38 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $1,860 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1991.

Griffin Wheel, located in West Chicago, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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 38 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,860.

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.

38 Violations
10 Inspections
9 Serious
$1,860 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
26 ($0)
Serious?
9 ($1,180)
Repeat?
3 ($680)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (17 total) since 1977
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1978
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1978
OSHA initially proposed $3,740 in penalties for Griffin Wheel, later reduced to $1,860 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
17 citations $680
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/03/1991 Complaint? West Chicago, IL 0 $0
11/01/1988 Monitoring? West Chicago, IL 0 $0
01/12/1983 Planned? West Chicago, IL 3 $0
09/03/1981 Complaint? West Chicago, IL 2 $360
05/07/1981 Follow-Up? West Chicago, IL 0 $0
12/29/1980 Accident? West Chicago, IL 1 $400
12/16/1980 Planned? West Chicago, IL 3 $0
11/19/1980 Follow-Up? West Chicago, IL 3 $320
06/20/1978 Follow-Up? West Chicago, IL 20 $600
10/17/1977 Complaint? West Chicago, IL 6 $180

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