This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1977. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Volney Felt Mills Safety Record

Summit, IL

F

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

Last inspected 06/30/1977

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Volney Felt Mills in Summit, Illinois has 20 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 7 classified as serious and $2,340 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Volney Felt Mills, located in Summit, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1977. 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 20 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,340.

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.

20 Violations
1 Inspections
7 Serious
$2,340 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($240)
Serious?
7 ($2,100)
OSHA initially proposed $3,960 in penalties for Volney Felt Mills, later reduced to $2,340 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/30/1977 Planned? Summit, IL 20 $2,340

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