This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

ST. Louis Auto Shredding, Division of Pielet Bros Safety Record

East ST Louis, IL · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 12/21/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, ST. Louis Auto Shredding, Division of Pielet Bros in East ST Louis, Illinois has 34 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $17,635 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1996 to 2009.

ST. Louis Auto Shredding, Division of Pielet Bros, located in East ST Louis, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 34 violations on file, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $17,635.

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.

34 Violations
5 Inspections
27 Serious
$17,635 Penalties
Serious?
27 ($17,145)
Other-than-Serious?
7 ($490)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2004
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1996
OSHA initially proposed $26,750 in penalties for ST. Louis Auto Shredding, Division of Pielet Bros, later reduced to $17,635 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0180 OSHA Standard
6 citations $4,500
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations $1,400
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $368
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/21/2009 Planned? East ST Louis, IL 11 $7,200
05/19/2005 Follow-Up? East ST Louis, IL 0 $0
09/05/2004 Accident? East ST Louis, IL 14 $6,900
10/10/1997 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 3 $1,330
12/10/1996 Complaint? East ST Louis, IL 6 $2,205

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