This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1981. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Midwest Rubber Reclaiming Safety Record

East ST Louis, IL

F

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

Last inspected 11/12/1981

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Midwest Rubber Reclaiming in East ST Louis, Illinois has 49 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $4,155 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1981.

Midwest Rubber Reclaiming, located in East ST Louis, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1981. 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 49 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,155.

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.

49 Violations
9 Inspections
11 Serious
$4,155 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
34 ($165)
Serious?
11 ($2,550)
Repeat?
4 ($1,440)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1980
OSHA initially proposed $6,855 in penalties for Midwest Rubber Reclaiming, later reduced to $4,155 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $760
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
7 citations $630
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
4 citations $400
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $1,020
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/12/1981 Accident? East ST Louis, IL 0 $0
11/02/1981 Planned? East ST Louis, IL 12 $2,070
08/21/1981 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 0 $0
01/12/1981 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 0 $0
10/08/1980 Planned? East ST Louis, IL 14 $1,680
01/03/1980 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 8 $240
08/24/1978 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 0 $0
03/16/1976 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 0 $0
08/25/1975 Planned? East ST Louis, IL 15 $165

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