This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Kar Rite Safety Record

Franklin Park, IL

F

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

Last inspected 05/02/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Kar Rite in Franklin Park, Illinois has 72 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $1,790 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1986.

Kar Rite, located in Franklin Park, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. 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 72 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,790.

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.

72 Violations
6 Inspections
7 Serious
$1,790 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
62 ($785)
Serious?
7 ($720)
Repeat?
3 ($285)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 1974
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
14 citations $755
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
7 citations $125
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $335
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $140
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
4 citations $30
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/02/1986 Planned? Franklin Park, IL 4 $240
03/29/1982 Planned? Franklin Park, IL 0 $0
07/10/1980 Planned? Franklin Park, IL 15 $565
01/24/1977 Planned? Franklin Park, IL 13 $150
11/06/1975 Planned? Franklin Park, IL 17 $645
06/19/1974 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 23 $190

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