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Edwards Engineering, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Chicago, Illinois · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · NAICS 238220

22inspections
20citation items
$6,270current penalties
Mar 18, 2015last inspection

OSHA has inspected Edwards Engineering, Inc. 22 times in Illinois since 1979.

The latest one began on Mar 18, 2015 on a referral, in Chicago.

Those inspections ended with 20 citation items: 8 serious and 12 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $16,745 and now stand at $6,270, 63% lower after settlements or reviews.

Hazard communication comes up most often in these citations: 2 items under 1926.59.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,080, and Edwards Engineering, Inc. averages $500 (1 cited inspection).

Edwards Engineering, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Edwards Engineering, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1979 to 2015
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 340471598 OPENED MAR 18, 2015Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 160 employees at the site · Closed Jul 23, 2015

77 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$4,500$500Apr 22, 2015Final

Inspection 339336232 OPENED AUG 21, 2013Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Feb 20, 2014

57th And Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.652(a) · Trench protection
Serious$3,600$1,900Jan 22, 2014Final

Inspection 311718530 OPENED JAN 8, 2008Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 72 employees at the site · Closed Jan 8, 2008

1000 Touhy Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 311264824 OPENED AUG 7, 2007Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 72 employees at the site · Closed Jan 10, 2008

1000 Touhy Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$850$850Oct 23, 2007Closed

Inspection 308600519 OPENED FEB 1, 2005Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 28 employees at the site · Closed Jul 27, 2005

1301 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60196 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0May 11, 2005Closed

Inspection 300952884 OPENED AUG 26, 1997Closed

Unprogrammed other · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Oct 22, 1997

201 S. Hough St., Barrington, IL 60010 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction
Serious$1,375$750Sep 2, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3) · Fall protection systems
Serious$3,500$500Sep 2, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1926.502(i)(4) · Fall protection systems
Serious$0$0Sep 2, 1997Closed

Inspection 113456420 OPENED MAY 6, 1997Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed May 19, 1997

Rte. 31 & Mooseheart Rd., Mooseheart, IL 60539 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 102989589 OPENED AUG 5, 1992Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Aug 5, 1992

1125 West Loyola Avenue Loyola University, Chicago, IL 60626 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

14 older inspections

Inspection 103270278 OPENED JUN 25, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 48 employees at the site · Closed Feb 3, 1994

6501 S. Promontory Drive, Chicago, IL 60649 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1) · Stairways in construction
Serious$700$350Jul 11, 1991Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 11, 1991Final

Inspection 102400058 OPENED APR 18, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Sep 27, 1991

Universal Of Chicago Hospital 5841 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication
Serious$1,000$600May 13, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(8) · Hazard communication
Serious$1,000$600May 13, 1991Closed

Inspection 103197687 OPENED JUL 26, 1990Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Jan 9, 1991

2443 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL 60532 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.7 · General recording criteria
Other-than-serious$60$60Aug 17, 1990Closed

Inspection 103263166 OPENED JUL 26, 1988Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Dec 1, 1988

Fel-pro Manufacturing Plant, Skokie, IL 60076 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 8, 1988Closed

Inspection 101131860 OPENED APR 14, 1988Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Mar 27, 1989

17314 South Kedzie, Hazelcrest, IL 60429 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.401(a)(1) · [Reserved]
Serious$160$160Jun 7, 1988Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 7, 1988Closed

Inspection 101411726 OPENED JUN 10, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jul 22, 1987

1700 Ferry Road, Naperville, IL 60540 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 30, 1987Closed

Inspection 102566767 OPENED JAN 14, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Jan 21, 1987

908 N. Elm Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 101759538 OPENED MAY 15, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed May 16, 1986

908 N. Elm Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 101739233 OPENED APR 23, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Apr 28, 1986

2345 N. Clifton, Chicago, IL 60614 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 2285351 OPENED NOV 14, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 20 employees at the site · Closed Nov 15, 1985

2345 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15888548 OPENED DEC 3, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Jan 3, 1983

River Rd & Jfk Exprwy, Chicago, IL 60656 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1982Closed

Inspection 14413827 OPENED MAY 7, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Jul 8, 1981

201 W 61st St, Westmont, IL 60559 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.500(b)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Other-than-serious$0$0May 21, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Other-than-serious$0$0May 21, 1981Closed

Inspection 15828759 OPENED JUN 23, 1980Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 20 employees at the site · Closed Jun 27, 1980

200 South Main Street, Bartlett, IL 60103 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15922313 OPENED JUL 12, 1979Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed Aug 5, 1980

Harlem-irving Plaza 4104 N Ha, Norridge, IL 60656 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i) · Fire protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 1, 1979Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2025, the Elk Grove Village site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 130 workers: 1.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.8 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Edwards Engineering Inc
Elk Grove Village · 2025
130 201.41.8
Edwards Engineering
Elk Grove Village · 2016
177 110.91.8

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards

29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)

(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.

29 CFR 1904.7 · General recording criteria

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)

(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i)

(i) An employer may provide respirators at the request of employees or permit employees to use their own respirators, if the employer determines that such respirator use will not in itself create a hazard. If the employer determines that any voluntary respirator use is permissible, the employer shall provide the respirator users with the information contained in appendix D to this section (“Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard”); and

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1926.1052 · Stairways in construction

29 CFR 1926.150 · Fire protection

29 CFR 1926.152 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1926.25 · Housekeeping

29 CFR 1926.401 · [Reserved]

29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites

29 CFR 1926.500 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart

29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.502 · Fall protection systems

29 CFR 1926.59 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection

Other plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors employers in Illinois

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