Inspection 346937311 OPENED AUG 25, 2023Closed
3900 South Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1973, OSHA inspectors have visited Koppers, Inc. in Illinois 35 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Aug 25, 2023 after a complaint, in Cicero.
In all, OSHA issued 93 citation items: 30 serious, 3 repeat and 60 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $24,369; today they stand at $18,484, 24% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.134 (respiratory protection), 16 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Koppers, Inc. averages $5,302 across 2 cited inspections.
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Watch this company3900 South Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3900 South Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3900 S. Laramie, Cicero, IL 60804 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3900 Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3900 Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1000(b)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $7,104 | $7,104 | Nov 7, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 2019 | Final |
3900 Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3900 South Laramie Ave., Cicero, IL 60804 · Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3900 S. Laramie, Cicero, IL 60804 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3900 South Laramie Ave., Cicero, IL 60804 · Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes |
Serious | $7,000 | $3,500 | Oct 21, 2015 | Final |
1291 Illinois 41, South, Galesburg, IL 61401 · Wood Preservation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Highway 41 South, Galesburg,, IL 61401 · 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(b)(1)(i) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $500 | $255 | Jul 14, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Repeat | $2,800 | $1,430 | Jul 14, 1986 | Closed |
Highway 41, South, Galesburg, IL 61401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $280 | $170 | Jul 29, 1986 | Closed |
188 Industrial Drive, Elmhurst, IL 60126 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Hwy 146 West, Jonesboro, IL 62952 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
500 Holiday Plaza, Matteson, IL 60443 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
State Route No 146 W, Jonesboro, IL 62952 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Hwy 41 South, Galesburg, IL 61401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
North On North Marion Street, Carbondale, IL 62901 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
North On North Marion St, Carbondale, IL 62901 · 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(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(viia) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1981 | Closed |
3900 S Laramie, Cicero, IL 60650 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Hi Way 41 South, Galesburg, IL 61401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Highway 41 South, Galesburg, IL 61401 · 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 | $280 | $280 | Feb 8, 1980 | Closed |
Hi Way 41 South, Galesburg, IL 61401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Highway 41 South, Galesburg, IL 61401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Highway 41 South, Galesburg, IL 61401 · 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(a)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $120 | $120 | Nov 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1979 | Closed |
3900 South Laramie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60650 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3900 S Larimie, Cicero, IL 60650 · 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(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $350 | $350 | Jan 18, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 28, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 28, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(iv) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 28, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 18, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Repeat | $600 | $600 | Dec 18, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(9) · Respiratory protection |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1979 | Closed |
3900 S Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60650 · 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(h)(7)(ib) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $360 | $360 | Jun 27, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $360 | $360 | Jun 27, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $420 | $320 | Jun 27, 1979 | Closed |
3900 South Laramie Avenue, Stickney, IL 60650 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $240 | $240 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements |
Serious | $180 | $180 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $560 | $560 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.24(f) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii) · Fixed ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(3) · Fixed ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 | Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Oct 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 14 29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 15 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 16 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 17 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ixc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 18 29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x) · Portable wood ladders |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $0 | Oct 6, 1977 | Closed |
3900 South Laramie, Cicero, IL 60650 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Sep 20, 1977 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(5)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $320 | $320 | Oct 5, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(5) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2e 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(9) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2f 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(10) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2g 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(6) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2h 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(11) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2i 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2j 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $490 | $490 | Sep 20, 1977 | Contested |
Rural Route #1 Richards Street, Henry, IL 61537 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.400(a)(41052) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 1976 | Closed |
North Marion Street Edge Of Ci, Carbondale, IL 62901 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $25 | $25 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $55 | $55 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 | Other-than-serious | $25 | $25 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Other-than-serious | $55 | $55 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $25 | $25 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1976 | Closed |
Hwy 41 South, Galesburg, IL 61401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Highway 41 5 Miles South Of Ga, Galesburg, IL 61401 · 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(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.24(b) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Sep 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1975 | Closed |
3900 South Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60550 · 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(c)(6) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.28(a)(3) · Safety requirements for scaffolding |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 | Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.178(k) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.28(a) · Safety requirements for scaffolding |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 27, 1973 | Contested |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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(b)(2)
(2) Acceptable ceiling concentrations. An employee's exposure to a substance listed in Table Z-2 shall not exceed at any time during an 8-hour shift the acceptable ceiling concentration limit given for the substance in the table, except for a time period, and up to a concentration not exceeding the maximum duration and concentration allowed in the column under “acceptable maximum peak above the acceptable ceiling concentration for an 8-hour shift.”
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.
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