This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Owens Brockway Safety Record

Vandalia, IL

F

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

Last inspected 04/29/1999

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Owens Brockway in Vandalia, Illinois has 21 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $9,498 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 1999.

Owens Brockway, located in Vandalia, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. 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 21 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,498.

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.

21 Violations
6 Inspections
10 Serious
$9,498 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($0)
Serious?
10 ($9,498)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1992
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $15,825 in penalties for Owens Brockway, later reduced to $9,498 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $1,780
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
2 citations $890
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
2 citations
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
2 citations
1910.1017 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/29/1999 Complaint? Vandalia, IL 3 $3,500
09/04/1996 Complaint? Vandalia, IL 3 $0
08/20/1996 Complaint? Vandalia, IL 6 $2,438
11/07/1995 Complaint? Vandalia, IL 0 $0
02/21/1995 Complaint? Vandalia, IL 1 $0
04/09/1992 Complaint? Vandalia, IL 8 $3,560

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