This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2004. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Newko Tool and Engineering Safety Record

Palatine, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/12/2004

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Newko Tool and Engineering in Palatine, Illinois has 26 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 18 classified as serious and $12,750 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2004.

Newko Tool and Engineering, located in Palatine, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2004. 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 26 violations on file, 18 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,750.

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.

26 Violations
4 Inspections
18 Serious
$12,750 Penalties
Serious?
18 ($10,610)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
Repeat?
2 ($2,140)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (12 total) since 1997
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1997
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2001
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $14,475 in penalties for Newko Tool and Engineering, later reduced to $12,750 — a 12% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
12 citations $4,350
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
3 citations $2,000
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $4,300
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
2 citations $750
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/12/2004 Planned? Palatine, IL 5 $2,500
02/13/2001 Planned? Palatine, IL 2 $3,200
06/24/1998 Complaint? Palatine, IL 2 $0
06/02/1997 Planned? Palatine, IL 17 $7,050

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