This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1978. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Lewis Buckle Co Safety Record

Palatine, IL

F

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

Last inspected 01/04/1978

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lewis Buckle Co in Palatine, Illinois has 22 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $890 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1978.

Lewis Buckle Co, located in Palatine, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1978. 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 22 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $890.

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.

22 Violations
2 Inspections
12 Serious
$890 Penalties
Serious?
12 ($530)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
Repeat?
4 ($360)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1977
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $1,371 in penalties for Lewis Buckle Co, later reduced to $890 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
5 citations $350
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $180
1904.0005 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/04/1978 Follow-Up? Palatine, IL 8 $540
02/02/1977 Complaint? Palatine, IL 14 $350

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