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Handy Button Machine Co.: OSHA inspections and violations

Melrose Park, Illinois · Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing · NAICS 339993

16inspections
99citation items
$31,560current penalties
Mar 26, 2024last inspection

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.

Handy Button Machine Co.: OSHA citation items per year, 1975 to 2024
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 347378010 OPENED MAR 26, 2024Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 15 employees at the site · Closed May 2, 2024

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.

Inspection 346635048 OPENED APR 12, 2023Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 44 employees at the site · Closed Dec 5, 2024

29 E. Hintz Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 · Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$7,813$6,000Sep 22, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$10,938$5,000Sep 22, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$6,250$2,500Sep 22, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$7,813$4,500Sep 22, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$6,250$0Sep 22, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$4,687$3,500Sep 22, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 8a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$4,687$3,500Sep 22, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 8b
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$0$0Sep 22, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 8c
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$6,250$0Sep 22, 2023Final

Inspection 103070819 OPENED OCT 26, 1993Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 200 employees at the site · Closed Jan 7, 1994

1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$2,250$1,300Nov 18, 1993Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,350$950Nov 18, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(2) · Emergency action plans
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 18, 1993Closed

Inspection 102444569 OPENED NOV 17, 1988Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Health · 300 employees at the site · Closed Jan 19, 1989

1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
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$0Jan 10, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1903.16(b) · Posting of citations
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 10, 1989Closed

Inspection 102440740 OPENED JUL 29, 1988Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Health · 275 employees at the site · Closed Aug 1, 1988

1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 102437118 OPENED JAN 15, 1988Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 285 employees at the site · Closed Jan 19, 1988

1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 102438231 OPENED JAN 15, 1988Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Health · 285 employees at the site · Closed Feb 15, 1988

1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 101172641 OPENED OCT 29, 1987Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Jan 13, 1988

1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

8 older inspections

Inspection 103258836 OPENED FEB 4, 1987Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Feb 4, 1987

1750 North 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 2383222 OPENED SEP 2, 1986Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Safety · 320 employees at the site · Closed Aug 21, 1987

175 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 1, 1986Closed

Inspection 100118025 OPENED APR 8, 1986Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 320 employees at the site · Closed Feb 17, 1989

1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$810$300Aug 4, 1986Final
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 4, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 4, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 4, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 4, 1986Closed

Inspection 101740850 OPENED MAR 5, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 320 employees at the site · Closed Feb 17, 1989

1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$270$140Apr 23, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Apr 23, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$450$230Apr 23, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$540$270Apr 23, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$540$270Apr 23, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Repeat$1,080$550Apr 23, 1986Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 23, 1986Closed
Citation 3, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 23, 1986Closed
Citation 3, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 23, 1986Closed
Citation 3, item 3
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 23, 1986Closed

Inspection 15919152 OPENED MAY 5, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 290 employees at the site · Closed Mar 22, 1984

1750 North 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Repeat$400$200Jun 1, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(viii) · Mechanical power presses
Repeat$600$300Jun 1, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0May 11, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0May 11, 1983Closed

Inspection 15878424 OPENED MAR 11, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 375 employees at the site · Closed May 24, 1983

1750 N 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$240$100Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(iii) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(8) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$240$100Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 8a Serious$240$100Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 8b Serious$0$0Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 8c Serious$0$0Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 8d Serious$0$0Apr 6, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 8e Serious$0$0Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$240$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$240$120Feb 8, 1983Contested
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$240$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 17
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(viii) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$240$100Feb 8, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 18
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Serious$240$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 19
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 20
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$240$100Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 21
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 22a
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 22b
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Apr 6, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 23
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$180$60Apr 30, 1981Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 6, 1981Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 6, 1981Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 6, 1981Closed
Citation 2, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 30, 1981Closed

Inspection 15910698 OPENED FEB 12, 1981Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 325 employees at the site · Closed Jul 15, 1981

1750 N 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 1981Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 13, 1981Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0May 4, 1981Closed

Inspection 214714776 OPENED SEP 18, 1975Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 370 employees at the site · Closed Nov 17, 1977

2255 South Rockwell, Chicago, IL 60608 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$50$0Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$175$50Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$50$0Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$50$0Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 6 Other-than-serious$175$0Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 7 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Other-than-serious$60$25Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$105$50Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$60$60Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ixc) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 14 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$50$25Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$35$35Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 17
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$35$35Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 18
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 19
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$50$50Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 20
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$35$35Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 21
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$50$25Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 22
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$35$35Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 23
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$35$35Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 24
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Contested
Citation 1, item 25
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 26
29 CFR 1910.107(d)(6) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$35$35Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 27
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 28
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 29
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$35$35Sep 26, 1975Closed

Injury and illness logs

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 yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Handy
Wheeling · 2020
45 000.02.5

Severe injury reports

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.

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1903.16 · Posting of citations

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 · 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 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

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.”

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans

29 CFR 1910.94 · Ventilation

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

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