Interlake Mecalux Safety Record

Melrose Park, IL · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 07/18/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Interlake Mecalux in Melrose Park, Illinois has 43 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $184,080 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2012 to 2025.

Interlake Mecalux in Melrose Park, Illinois has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Interlake Mecalux 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.

27 of the 43 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $184,080 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. 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.

3.3 Interlake Mecalux violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Below industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
4 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$19,650 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 43 violations, $184,080 in penalties across 13 inspections
43 Total Violations
13 Total Inspections
27 Total Serious
$184,080 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($19,650)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2013
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2012
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2013
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2012
1910.0334 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2012
Violations decreased 92% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 40 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $307,792 in penalties for Interlake Mecalux, later reduced to $184,080 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $45,185
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,200
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $2,100
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
3 citations $5,985
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
3 citations $30,180

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Interlake Mecalux in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/18/2025 Referral? Melrose Park, IL 1 $11,585
09/12/2024 Monitoring? Melrose Park, IL 0 $0
07/18/2024 Referral? Melrose Park, IL 2 $8,066
01/27/2023 Monitoring? Melrose Park, IL 0 $0
02/02/2017 Referral? Melrose Park, IL 1 $44,000
11/16/2016 Complaint? Melrose Park, IL 2 $26,100
07/01/2015 Referral? Melrose Park, IL 1 $3,300
06/11/2015 Complaint? Melrose Park, IL 1 $23,100
05/12/2014 Monitoring? Melrose Park, IL 0 $0
10/09/2013 Complaint? Melrose Park, IL 9 $15,085
10/09/2013 Complaint? Melrose Park, IL 19 $40,000
03/29/2012 Complaint? Melrose Park, IL 2 $6,300
03/29/2012 Complaint? Melrose Park, IL 5 $6,545

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