This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1982. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Vulcan Tube & Metals 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 04/28/1982

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Vulcan Tube & Metals in Chicago HTS, Illinois has 53 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $3,805 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1982.

Vulcan Tube & Metals, located in Chicago HTS, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1982. 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 53 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,805.

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.

53 Violations
8 Inspections
11 Serious
$3,805 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
36 ($225)
Serious?
11 ($2,220)
Repeat?
6 ($1,360)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1979
OSHA initially proposed $7,585 in penalties for Vulcan Tube & Metals, later reduced to $3,805 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
5 citations $100
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
4 citations $250
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $200
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $1,005
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
4 citations $450
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/28/1982 Follow-Up? Chicago HTS, IL 0 $0
03/09/1981 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 11 $600
03/09/1981 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 1 $85
02/13/1980 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 2 $0
08/07/1979 Planned? Chicago HTS, IL 23 $2,270
03/27/1979 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 2 $280
10/20/1977 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 2 $500
02/12/1974 Planned? Chicago HTS, IL 12 $70

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