This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Thrall Car Manufacturing Safety Record

Chicago HTS, IL

F

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

Last inspected 08/14/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Thrall Car Manufacturing in Chicago HTS, Illinois has 187 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $200,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 1991.

Thrall Car Manufacturing, located in Chicago HTS, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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 187 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $200,000.

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.

187 Violations
2 Inspections
12 Serious
$200,000 Penalties
Willful?
169 ($197,838)
Serious?
12 ($2,162)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $610,700 in penalties for Thrall Car Manufacturing, later reduced to $200,000 — a 67% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
96 citations $120,143
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
56 citations $77,957
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
19 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $949
1910.0025 OSHA Standard
4 citations $392
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/14/1991 Other? Chicago HTS, IL 0 $0
12/12/1989 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 187 $200,000

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