This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Interlake Safety Record

Chicago, IL

F

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

Last inspected 03/22/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Interlake in Chicago, Illinois has 249 workplace safety violations across 23 inspections, with 73 classified as serious and $22,555 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 1983.

Interlake, located in Chicago, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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 249 violations on file, 73 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $22,555.

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.

249 Violations
23 Inspections
73 Serious
$22,555 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
172 ($2,840)
Serious?
73 ($18,415)
Repeat?
4 ($1,300)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 6 inspections (17 total) since 1976
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 6 inspections (13 total) since 1976
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 5 inspections (33 total) since 1976
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (15 total) since 1976
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $41,400 in penalties for Interlake, later reduced to $22,555 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1029 OSHA Standard
35 citations $425
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
33 citations $3,080
1910.0023 Ladders
17 citations $2,815
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
16 citations $2,620
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
15 citations $560
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/22/1983 Planned? Chicago, IL 9 $425
03/03/1983 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/24/1982 Complaint? Chicago, IL 4 $0
02/11/1982 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/17/1980 Complaint? Chicago, IL 6 $0
02/26/1980 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 2 $600
01/31/1980 Complaint? Chicago, IL 1 $280
09/17/1979 Complaint? Chicago, IL 3 $480
04/16/1979 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
04/25/1978 Complaint? Chicago, IL 23 $5,570
12/19/1977 Complaint? Chicago, IL 22 $0
09/22/1977 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 8 $1,960
07/20/1977 Complaint? Chicago, IL 12 $1,600
04/15/1977 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/15/1977 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
01/19/1977 Accident? Chicago, IL 1 $600
11/04/1976 Complaint? Chicago, IL 4 $0
10/12/1976 Complaint? Chicago, IL 85 $8,400
08/19/1976 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/24/1976 Complaint? Chicago, IL 1 $45
02/23/1976 Complaint? Chicago, IL 62 $1,935
02/23/1976 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
01/29/1976 Accident? Chicago, IL 6 $660

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