This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Vertiflex Safety Record

Chicago, IL

F

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

Last inspected 02/07/2001

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Vertiflex in Chicago, Illinois has 144 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 61 classified as serious and $27,030 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 2001.

Vertiflex, located in Chicago, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. 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 144 violations on file, 61 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $27,030.

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.

144 Violations
13 Inspections
61 Serious
$27,030 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
67 ($810)
Serious?
61 ($17,120)
Repeat?
16 ($9,100)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1977
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (22 total) since 1977
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1977
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $47,760 in penalties for Vertiflex, later reduced to $27,030 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
22 citations $4,405
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
14 citations $3,110
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
12 citations $1,910
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations $715
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
10 citations $2,975
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/07/2001 Complaint? Chicago, IL 6 $1,715
10/29/1999 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/01/1992 Referral? Chicago, IL 6 $4,500
05/21/1992 Complaint? Chicago, IL 12 $3,200
06/28/1988 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
11/23/1987 Monitoring? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/21/1987 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 19 $5,450
02/09/1987 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 38 $8,810
12/12/1985 Planned? Chicago, IL 12 $1,155
05/17/1985 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
10/26/1982 Planned? Chicago, IL 6 $200
10/14/1982 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/05/1977 Planned? Chicago, IL 45 $2,000

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