Inspection 348807652 OPENED MAR 13, 2026Closed
2300 East Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Klein Tools, Inc. 22 times in Illinois since 1977.
The latest one began on Mar 13, 2026 after a complaint, in Elk Grove Village.
Those inspections ended with 80 citation items: 48 serious, 2 repeat and 30 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $85,652 and now stand at $50,028, 42% lower after settlements or reviews.
Mechanical power presses comes up most often in these citations: 8 items under 1910.217.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Klein Tools, Inc. averages $9,500 (1 cited inspection).
Klein Tools, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company2300 East Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2300 East Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $14,502 | $9,500 | Aug 10, 2022 | Final |
2300 Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,800 | Jun 5, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,500 | $900 | Jun 5, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,300 | Jun 5, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $0 | Jun 5, 2009 | Closed |
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 2003 | Closed |
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $2,000 | $500 | May 6, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(2)(i) · Asbestos in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $3,500 | $2,000 | May 6, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1001(g)(1)(ii) · Asbestos in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $2,000 | $0 | May 6, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(2)(i) · Asbestos in general industry |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | May 6, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(4)(i) · Asbestos in general industry |
Serious | $3,500 | $0 | May 6, 2002 | Closed |
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,488 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(d) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,275 | $892 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(iv) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $1,700 | $1,190 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(vi) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(v) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iiia) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,275 | $892 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,700 | $1,190 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ia) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 2001 | Closed |
980 Central Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172 · 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(c)(1) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $1,275 | $900 | Jul 14, 1999 | Closed |
450 Bond Street, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 · 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)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,800 | $900 | Jun 14, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,000 | Jun 14, 1999 | Closed |
980 Central, Roselle, IL 60172 · 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)(5)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,875 | $935 | May 29, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $0 | May 29, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,125 | $565 | May 29, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1997 | Closed |
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
980 Central, Roselle, IL 60172 · 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 |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,050 | May 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1995 | Closed |
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · 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 |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,200 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,000 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $1,125 | $900 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,200 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5c 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,625 | $2,000 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,125 | $800 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,125 | $800 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10a 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(vi) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $4,500 | $3,000 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10b 29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,000 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,125 | $800 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $1,875 | $800 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(iii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1992 | Closed |
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7200 Mccormick Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60076 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1989 | Closed |
7200 Mccormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7200 North Mccormick Rd, Chicago, IL 60645 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7200 N Mccormick, Chicago, IL 60645 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $700 | $0 | Aug 7, 1979 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(3) · Noise |
Serious | $0 | $275 | Aug 7, 1979 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.94(d)(9)(vii) · Ventilation |
Serious | $400 | $100 | Aug 7, 1979 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1979 | Closed |
7200 Mc Cormick Road, Skokie, IL 60076 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Repeat | $420 | $420 | Apr 18, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Repeat | $210 | $210 | Apr 18, 1978 | Closed |
7200 N Mc Cormick Road, Skokie, IL 60076 · 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 | $180 | $180 | Aug 15, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $180 | $180 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $180 | $180 | Aug 15, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $240 | $240 | Aug 15, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $240 | $240 | Aug 15, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(vii) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(iii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.94(d)(9)(v) · Ventilation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.157(a)(5) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1977 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Lincolnshire site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 315 workers: 0.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.0 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Center Lincolnshire · 2025 | 315 | 2 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Elk Grove Facility Elk Grove Village · 2025 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 2.3 | 4.0 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.
Mar 11, 2022, Elk Grove Village: Hospitalization · fractures · forearm(s)
An employee had been operating a grinder machine. As the employee tried to pick up a dropped part, the machine pulled in the employee's hand. The employee suffered a laceration under the ring and little fingers that required stitches, as well as a broken ulna and radius.
Oct 25, 2016, Elk Grove Village: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was cycling the bending machine after an electrical repair. The injured employee was resting his hand on the machine and his right thumb tip was amputated when the machine cycled.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(2)(i)
(2) Initial monitoring. (i) Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard, except as provided for in paragraphs (d)(2)(ii) and (d)(2)(iii) of this section, shall perform initial monitoring of employees who are, or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to airborne concentrations at or above the TWA permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit.
29 CFR 1910.1001(g)(1)(ii)
(ii) Work operations, such as maintenance and repair activities, for which engineering and work-practice controls are not feasible.
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(2)(i)
(2) Installed Asbestos Containing Material. Employers and building owners are required to treat installed TSI and sprayed on and troweled-on surfacing materials as ACM in buildings constructed no later than 1980 for purposes of this standard. These materials are designated “presumed ACM or PACM”, and are defined in paragraph (b) of this section. Asphalt and vinyl flooring material installed no later than 1980 also must be treated as asbestos-containing. The employer or building owner may demonstrate that PACM and flooring material do not contain asbestos by complying with paragraph (j)(8)(iii) of this section.
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.