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

Zenith Radio Safety Record

Chicago, IL

F

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

Last inspected 08/11/1982

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Zenith Radio in Chicago, Illinois has 144 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $3,095 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1982.

Zenith Radio, located in Chicago, 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 144 violations on file, 15 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,095.

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
10 Inspections
15 Serious
$3,095 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
128 ($1,275)
Serious?
15 ($1,260)
Repeat?
1 ($560)
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1973
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 1973
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1973
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1973
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
14 citations $530
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
11 citations $75
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
11 citations $180
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
10 citations $120
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $90
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/11/1982 Planned? Chicago, IL 4 $0
01/23/1981 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/22/1979 Complaint? Chicago, IL 1 $560
09/29/1978 Complaint? Chicago, IL 13 $480
11/17/1977 Planned? Chicago, IL 16 $780
08/03/1977 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
04/22/1976 Complaint? Chicago, IL 2 $0
03/31/1976 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
04/16/1975 Complaint? Chicago, IL 55 $255
03/13/1973 Complaint? Chicago, IL 53 $1,020

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