Inspection 347378010 OPENED MAR 26, 2024Closed
29 E. Hintz Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 · Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Melrose Park, Illinois · Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing · NAICS 339993
OSHA has inspected Handy Button Machine Co. 16 times in Illinois since 1975.
The latest one began on Mar 26, 2024 to follow up on an earlier case, in Wheeling.
Those inspections ended with 99 citation items: 43 serious, 3 repeat and 53 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $68,418 and now stand at $31,560, 54% lower after settlements or reviews.
Mechanical power presses comes up most often in these citations: 17 items under 1910.217.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Handy Button Machine Co. averages $25,000 (1 cited inspection).
Handy Button Machine Co. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company29 E. Hintz Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 · Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
29 E. Hintz Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 · Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,813 | $6,000 | Sep 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $10,938 | $5,000 | Sep 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $6,250 | $2,500 | Sep 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $7,813 | $4,500 | Sep 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $6,250 | $0 | Sep 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $4,687 | $3,500 | Sep 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $4,687 | $3,500 | Sep 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8b 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8c 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $6,250 | $0 | Sep 22, 2023 | Final |
1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,300 | Nov 18, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,350 | $950 | Nov 18, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(2) · Emergency action plans |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1993 | Closed |
1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1903.16(b) · Posting of citations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1989 | Closed |
1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1750 North 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
175 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1986 | Closed |
1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $810 | $300 | Aug 4, 1986 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.94(d)(9)(viii) · Ventilation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(5) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1986 | Closed |
1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $270 | $140 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $450 | $230 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $540 | $270 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $540 | $270 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Repeat | $1,080 | $550 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1986 | Closed |
1750 North 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Repeat | $400 | $200 | Jun 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(viii) · Mechanical power presses |
Repeat | $600 | $300 | Jun 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1983 | Closed |
1750 N 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $240 | $100 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(iii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(8) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $240 | $100 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8a | Serious | $240 | $100 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8b | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8c | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8d | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8e | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $240 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $240 | $120 | Feb 8, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $240 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(viii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $240 | $100 | Feb 8, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design |
Serious | $240 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 19 29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 20 29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $240 | $100 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 21 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 22a 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 22b 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 23 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $180 | $60 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.94(d)(9)(iv) · Ventilation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1981 | Closed |
1750 N 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 13, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 13, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.94(d)(9)(v) · Ventilation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1981 | Closed |
2255 South Rockwell, Chicago, IL 60608 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $50 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $175 | $50 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $50 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $50 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $175 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(3) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $25 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $105 | $50 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ixc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $50 | $25 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 19 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $50 | $50 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 20 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 21 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $50 | $25 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 22 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 23 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 24 29 CFR 1910.219(i)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 25 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 26 29 CFR 1910.107(d)(6) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 27 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 28 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 29 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | Sep 26, 1975 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2020, the Wheeling site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 45 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.5 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handy Wheeling · 2020 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Mar 31, 2023, Wheeling: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was clearing a jam or feeding tape into a machine when it activated, resulting in a fingertip amputation on the left hand.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.16(b)
(b) Each citation, or a copy thereof, shall remain posted until the violation has been abated, or for 3 working days, whichever is later. The filing by the employer of a notice of intention to contest under § 1903.17 shall not affect his posting responsibility under this section unless and until the Review Commission issues a final order vacating the citation.
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 1910.106(d)(3)(ii)
(ii) Fire resistance. Storage cabinets shall be designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature to not more than 325 °F. when subjected to a 10-minute fire test using the standard time-temperature curve as set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6. All joints and seams shall remain tight and the door shall remain securely closed during the fire test. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering, “Flammable—Keep Fire Away.”
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.