Inspection 348429689 OPENED AUG 11, 2025Closed
475 N Veterans Parkway, Watseka, IL 60970 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Lyon, LLC 13 times in Illinois since 2015.
The latest one began on Aug 11, 2025 after a fatality or catastrophe, in Watseka.
Those inspections ended with 35 citation items: 11 serious and 24 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $222,138 and now stand at $87,150, 61% lower after settlements or reviews.
Spray painting and finishing comes up most often in these citations: 8 items under 1910.107.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Lyon, LLC averages $14,525 (6 cited inspections).
Lyon, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 7 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 345366660 OPENED JUN 15, 2021Closed
475 N Veterans Pkwy., Watseka, IL 60970 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $8,582 | $5,150 | Aug 27, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $75,092 | $12,000 | Aug 27, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 344828991 OPENED JUL 10, 2020Closed
475 N Veterans Pkwy., Watseka, IL 60970 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 7, 2020: Employee amputates fingers while operating press forming par
At 11:00 p.m. on July 7, 2020, an employee was operating a press brake forming parts when he caught his left hand between the dies (point of operation) on the press. The employee amputated four fingers and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $10,603 | $3,900 | Oct 6, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $13,494 | $8,100 | Oct 6, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 344696679 OPENED MAR 9, 2020Closed
13571 Il Highway 133, Paris, IL 61944 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344283312 OPENED AUG 26, 2019Closed
13571 Il Highway 133, Paris, IL 61944 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344102397 OPENED JUN 21, 2019Closed
13571 Il Hwy 133, Paris, IL 61944 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343074837 OPENED APR 6, 2018Closed
13571 Hwy 133, Paris, IL 61944 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342178902 OPENED MAR 16, 2017Closed
475 N Veteran's Parkway, Watseka, IL 60970 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 6, 2017: Employee amputates finger during operation of press
At 11:30 a.m. on March 6, 2017, an employee was operating a cut-to-length press for a production run. As he fed a steel sheet into the machine with the equipment's coil feeder, the material became stuck on the lip of the cut-off fixture within the press. The employee grabbed the sheet with his left hand to reposition it, resulting in the amputation of the tip of one of his fingers. The incident investigation revealed that during the employee repositioning the material, he inadvertently activated the machine to continue feeding it through the machine. This caused his finger to become caught between the material and the edge of the fixture.
No citations from this inspection.
5 older inspections
Inspection 342168499 OPENED MAR 8, 2017Closed
13571 Hwy 133, Paris, IL 61944 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii) · Fall protection in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $11,950 | $5,000 | Apr 6, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $5,975 | $0 | Apr 6, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 341358596 OPENED MAR 28, 2016Closed
13571 Hwy 133, Paris, IL 61944 · Sheet Metal Work 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)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $12,471 | $10,000 | Aug 24, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $12,471 | $3,000 | Aug 24, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 341235588 OPENED FEB 8, 2016Closed
12490 E. 950th Road, Paris, IL 61944 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $5,500 | $2,000 | Apr 19, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 340789957 OPENED JUL 21, 2015Closed
475 N. Veteran's Parkway, Watseka, IL 60970 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $4,000 | $2,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $5,000 | $2,500 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $6,000 | $1,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $6,000 | $3,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(9)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $4,000 | $2,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(4) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $4,000 | $2,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.107(h)(12) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $6,000 | $3,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 10a 29 CFR 1910.107(l)(4)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $6,000 | $3,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 10b 29 CFR 1910.107(l)(4)(ii) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 11a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $4,000 | $2,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 11b 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $6,000 | $3,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 12c 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 12d 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(4)(ii) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 12e 29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iv) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $4,000 | $2,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 14a 29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $4,000 | $3,500 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 14b 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 15a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.107(d)(3) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $0 | $2,000 | Nov 30, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340791557 OPENED JUL 21, 2015Closed
475 N Veteran's Parkway, Watseka, IL 60970 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
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 Watseka site logged 9 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 142 workers: 4.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 96 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watseka site Watseka · 2025 | 142 | 9 | 6 | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| Paris, IL Paris · 2025 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Lyon LLC - Watseka Watseka · 2024 | 156 | 10 | 5 | 5.6 | 3.3 |
| Lyon LLC - Paris Paris · 2024 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 1.8 | 3.3 |
| Lyon LLC - Watseka Location Watseka · 2021 | 167 | 13 | 3 | 7.0 | 3.3 |
| Lyon LLC - Paris Location Paris · 2021 | 112 | 5 | 4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 7 reports on file, the 6 most recent shown.
May 24, 2023, Paris: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
On May 24, 2023, an employee was removing the overhead crane strap from the center of a coil while loading the coil onto a press. After the coil was placed on the uncoiler, the employee's left ring fingertip was caught between the crane strap and the coil, resulting in amputation.
Jul 7, 2020, Watseka: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee was operating a press brake when it cycled and amputated four fingers on their left hand.
Sep 10, 2018, Paris: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
A temporary employee was lifting a door forming tool when the 150-pound tool dropped on his right index fingertip, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Oct 2, 2017, Paris: Hospitalization · fractures · ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.
On October 2, 2017, an employee was walking backwards and pulling a 994-pound cart of metal uprights when the cart tipped and the employee's legs were caught between the cart and the concrete walking surface resulting in a fractured left ankle, right tibia and right knee.
Mar 20, 2017, Watseka: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was deburring a piece of steel on a belt sander when the metal flipped up and caught/amputated his right thumb tip between it and the belt.
Mar 6, 2017, Watseka: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
On March 6, 2017, an employee was setting up a press and amputated part of the left index finger.
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 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10)
(10) Illumination. When spraying areas are illuminated through glass panels or other transparent materials, only fixed lighting units shall be used as a source of illumination. Panels shall effectively isolate the spraying area from the area in which the lighting unit is located, and shall be of a noncombustible material of such a nature or so protected that breakage will be unlikely. Panels shall be so arranged that normal accumulations of residue on the exposed surface of the panel will not be raised to a dangerous temperature by radiation or conduction from the source of illumination.
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i)
(i) The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.333 · Working near live electrical parts
29 CFR 1910.335 · Safeguards for personnel protection
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise
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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.