Inspection 343317962 OPENED JUL 20, 2018Closed
1501 First Ave., Mendota, IL 61342 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected HCC, Inc. 15 times in Illinois since 1987.
The latest one began on Jul 20, 2018 to monitor an earlier case, in Mendota.
Those inspections ended with 80 citation items: 57 serious, 1 willful, 2 repeat and 20 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $358,448 and now stand at $148,463, 59% lower after settlements or reviews.
Mechanical power presses comes up most often in these citations: 16 items under 1910.217.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and HCC, Inc. averages $12,000 (1 cited inspection).
HCC, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 342544202 OPENED AUG 10, 2017Closed
1501 First Ave., Mendota, IL 61342 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 4, 2017: Employee sustains finger amputations when hand is crushed wh
At 10:30 p.m. on August 4, 2017, Employee #1 was operating a press when it became jammed. The employee tried to clear the jam and stuck his hand through the partially guarded press. The machine cycled and crushed the employee's hand, causing an amputation to the right thumb, index and middle finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $11,641 | $0 | Jan 25, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $11,641 | $6,000 | Jan 25, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $11,641 | $6,000 | Jan 25, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 309771632 OPENED APR 18, 2007Closed
1501 1st Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,575 | $1,103 | May 1, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 1, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $900 | $630 | May 1, 2007 | Closed |
Inspection 306728395 OPENED JUL 13, 2004Closed
1501 1st Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 · Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 302607163 OPENED JAN 4, 2001Closed
1501 1st Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,800 | $200 | Jan 11, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,200 | $100 | Jan 11, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 113461487 OPENED DEC 15, 1998Closed
1501 1st Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(viid) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $2,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 11a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,500 | $3,200 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 11b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 11c 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,500 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,000 | $3,400 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ia) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,000 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 13a 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,000 | $10,400 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 13b 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,000 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 13c 29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $5,000 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 13d 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $25,000 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 14a 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $25,000 | $12,500 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 14b 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(3) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $25,000 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $10,000 | $2,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
Inspection 113461743 OPENED NOV 25, 1998Closed
1501 1st Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $500 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $3,500 | $1,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $500 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $2,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $3,500 | $1,500 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $5,000 | $3,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.303(c) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i) · Working near live electrical parts |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 17a 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $5,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 17b 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 17c 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $35,000 | $7,000 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1999 | Final |
Inspection 122315740 OPENED MAR 18, 1997Closed
1501 1st Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 · 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 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Mar 31, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $5,000 | $2,500 | Mar 31, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 31, 1997 | Closed |
7 older inspections
Inspection 122194665 OPENED APR 24, 1996Closed
108 S. Center St., Gridley, IL 61744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | May 21, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(ix) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | May 21, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | May 21, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(3) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | May 21, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Willful | $63,000 | $50,400 | May 21, 1996 | Closed |
Inspection 122105224 OPENED AUG 17, 1994Closed
1501 1st Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $1,275 | $800 | Sep 7, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,200 | Sep 7, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 122106818 OPENED MAY 18, 1994Closed
1501 1st Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(6)(iii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $1,625 | $1,050 | May 25, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(xi) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,625 | $1,050 | May 25, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 103487385 OPENED JAN 24, 1991Closed
108 S. Center St., Gridley, IL 61744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $400 | $280 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $320 | $256 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $320 | $256 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $480 | $384 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $240 | $240 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $480 | $384 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $480 | $336 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Repeat | $4,800 | $2,640 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(iii) · Fixed ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 4, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Repeat | $7,000 | $3,850 | Jun 20, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 103495602 OPENED DEC 3, 1990Closed
108 S. Center St., Gridley, IL 61744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 1990 | Closed |
Inspection 102502309 OPENED NOV 29, 1989Closed
108 S. Center St., Gridley, IL 61744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $400 | $320 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $320 | $256 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $480 | $384 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $560 | $448 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $560 | $448 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $560 | $448 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1990 | Closed |
Inspection 100136720 OPENED OCT 15, 1987Closed
108 S. Center St., Gridley, IL 61744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.252(e)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1987 | Closed |
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 Mendota site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 130 workers: 3.8 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 7 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCC Inc Mendota · 2025 | 130 | 5 | 3 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
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.
Aug 4, 2017, Mendota: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee was clearing a jam on a slat press when the press amputated the employee's right index and middle fingers.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1000 · Air contaminants
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2)
(2) Other substances—8-hour Time Weighted Averages. An employee's exposure to any substance in Table Z-1, the exposure limit of which is not preceded by a “C”, shall not exceed the 8-hour Time Weighted Average given for that substance in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week.
29 CFR 1910.1000(e)
(e) To achieve compliance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, administrative or engineering controls must first be determined and implemented whenever feasible. When such controls are not feasible to achieve full compliance, protective equipment or any other protective measures shall be used to keep the exposure of employees to air contaminants within the limits prescribed in this section. Any equipment and/or technical measures used for this purpose must be approved for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person. Whenever respirators are used, their use shall comply with 1910.134.
29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(6)(iii)
(iii) Spill containment. The storage area shall be graded in a manner to divert possible spills away from buildings or other exposures or shall be surrounded by a curb at least 6 inches high. When curbs are used, provisions shall be made for draining of accumulations of ground or rain water or spills of flammable liquids. Drains shall terminate at a safe location and shall be accessible to operation under fire conditions.
29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes
29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
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 1910.27 · Fixed ladders
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.333 · Working near live electrical parts
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
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