This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1993. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Montgomery Ward & Co Safety Record

Lombard, IL

F

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

Last inspected 09/30/1993

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Montgomery Ward & Co in Lombard, Illinois has 16 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 3 classified as serious and $61,450 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 1993.

Montgomery Ward & Co, located in Lombard, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1993. 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 16 violations on file, 3 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $61,450.

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.

16 Violations
3 Inspections
3 Serious
$61,450 Penalties
Repeat?
9 ($59,200)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($0)
Serious?
3 ($2,250)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1992
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $101,400 in penalties for Montgomery Ward & Co, later reduced to $61,450 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $16,500
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
4 citations $5,850
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $250
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
2 citations $3,850
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $35,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/30/1993 Complaint? Lombard, IL 11 $59,950
10/01/1992 Complaint? Lombard, IL 3 $1,500
01/22/1990 Complaint? Lombard, IL 2 $0

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