Inspection 347276677 OPENED FEB 13, 2024Closed
6401 Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Menard, Inc. has 31 OSHA inspections on record in Illinois, the first in 1992.
OSHA's last visit started on Feb 13, 2024 after a complaint, in Gurnee.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 26 citation items: 14 serious, 2 repeat and 10 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $227,274 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $150,560, down 34%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.147, lockout/tagout (6 items).
For context, across all retail employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,750. Menard, Inc. averages $30,000 over 4 cited inspections in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Menard, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 17 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 346889280 OPENED AUG 7, 2023Closed
2524 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 346370513 OPENED DEC 2, 2022Closed
220 W. North Ave., West Chicago, IL 60185 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 346363963 OPENED NOV 30, 2022Closed
3535 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 346262124 OPENED OCT 3, 2022Closed
157 W South St, Kewanee, IL 61443 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345842793 OPENED MAR 15, 2022Closed
500 Menard Drive, Morris, IL 60450 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345641237 OPENED NOV 15, 2021Closed
3535 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Repeat | $136,736 | $100,000 | Apr 14, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 345358261 OPENED JUN 9, 2021Closed
2791 Veteran's Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401 · Other Building Material Dealers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
23 older inspections
Inspection 345191910 OPENED MAR 11, 2021Closed
533 Market Drive, Forsyth, IL 62535 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344599238 OPENED JAN 31, 2020Closed
7435 Barrington Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344281308 OPENED SEP 4, 2019Closed
6301 W. Oakton, Morton Grove, IL 60053 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 3, 2019: Employee incurs multiple injuries when struck by forklift
At 9:48 a.m. on September 3, 2019, an employee was using a pallet jack to move a pallet full of boxes when a coworker, driving a forklift in reverse and not looking in the direction of traveling, struck him. The employee was hospitalized to treat damage to the right side of his body including a torn meniscus in his right knee, a right ankle fracture, and a crushed right foot. The right foot crush resulted in the employee having three toes on his right foot amputated.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343460622 OPENED SEP 13, 2018Closed
1260 Christine Drive, Bradley, IL 60915 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 6, 2018: Employee fractures foot when run over by forklift
At 4:45 p.m. on September 6, 2018, an employee was assisting a customer while unloading a pallet that was elevated by a forklift. The employee finished unloading the pallet and began to walk around the forklift when his coworker started to reverse the forklift and ran over the employee's foot, fracturing it. The employee was hospitalized.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342910734 OPENED JAN 30, 2018Closed
2700 Lake Cook Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 · Hardware Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342907508 OPENED JAN 26, 2018Closed
6100 East Avenue, Hodgkins, IL 60525 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 22, 2018: Employee suffers concussion in fall from elevated work platf
At 7:30 a.m. on January 22, 2018, an employee was unloading freight while standing on the back of a forklift platform and fell eight feet to the ground. The employee struck his head on the ground and suffered a concussion. The employee was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1) · Training requirements |
Serious | $10,163 | $6,000 | Mar 6, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 341487155 OPENED MAY 18, 2016Closed
936 North 54th Street, Quincy, IL 62305 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340431063 OPENED FEB 26, 2015Closed
1200 Ogden Ave., Montgomery, IL 60538 · Home Centers · 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)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Aug 12, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340170158 OPENED JAN 9, 2015Closed
6301 W. Oakton, Morton Grove, IL 60053 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Mar 3, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 339911018 OPENED AUG 20, 2014Closed
4850 Route 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339758054 OPENED MAY 7, 2014Closed
2524 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339754699 OPENED MAY 5, 2014Closed
2611 Eldamain Rd. Bldg 201, Plano, IL 60545 · Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339493595 OPENED NOV 18, 2013Closed
36 East West Newell Road, Danville, IL 61834 · Hardware Stores · 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 |
Other-than-serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | Dec 12, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 339061590 OPENED MAY 10, 2013Closed
2524 W. Jefferson, Joliet, IL 60435 · All Other Home Furnishings Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 338666233 OPENED FEB 4, 2013Closed
2639 Eldamain Rd Bldg. 230, Plano, IL 60545 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 338666431 OPENED FEB 4, 2013Closed
2611 Eldamain Rd, Plano, IL 60545 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 332834118 OPENED MAR 27, 2012Closed
1825 Mercantile Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 27, 2012 (fatal): Employee is crushed while servicing a forklift.
At 2:30 p.m. on March 27, 2012, Employee #1, forklift maintenance employee was performing Servicing and Maintenance on a Mitsubishi Model Number 2FBC15 forklift. Employee #1 was lubricating the mast of the forklift (Mitsubishi Model Number 2FBC15, Serial Number A2BC121009). The forklift was on and Employee #1 was positioned so that he was able to reach the mast, and his feet were around the mast control levers. There were foot prints around the levers. It appears that his foot contacted the lever that controls the mast and the mast crushed Employee #1's chest against the cage surrounding the driver's compartment of the forklift. Employee #1 was killed by his crushing injuries. injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,900 | $4,900 | Aug 10, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $24,500 | $4,900 | Aug 10, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 314037110 OPENED AUG 26, 2010Closed
2635 Eldamain Rd., Plano, IL 60545 · Other Building Material Dealers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312893324 OPENED JUN 15, 2010Closed
157 W. South Street, Kewanee, IL 61443 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.132(e) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,400 | Jul 12, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,400 | Jul 12, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Repeat | $10,000 | $7,000 | Jul 12, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 305892531 OPENED DEC 8, 2003Closed
900 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL 61761 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $1,700 | $1,360 | Mar 22, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $1,700 | $0 | Mar 22, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,275 | $600 | Mar 22, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,275 | $0 | Mar 22, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(iie) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,275 | $600 | Mar 22, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 113452494 OPENED MAR 12, 1998Closed
1211 W. Galena, Freeport, IL 61032 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 300588100 OPENED DEC 1, 1997Closed
2001 S. Perryville Rd., Rockford, IL 61112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $5,000 | $2,500 | May 22, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 109641795 OPENED AUG 19, 1992Closed
7373 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL 61112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.24(b) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $2,625 | $900 | Sep 10, 1992 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $0 | Sep 10, 1992 | Final |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2022, the Morton Grove site logged 13 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 227 workers: 7.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.5 for its industry. Those cases cost 247 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove IL - 3523 Morton Grove · 2022 | 227 | 13 | 6 | 7.6 | 4.5 |
| Cherry Valley IL - 3042 Rockford · 2022 | 216 | 13 | 5 | 8.3 | 4.5 |
| Normal IL - 3072 Normal · 2022 | 222 | 6 | 5 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Hanover Park IL - 3253 Hanover Park · 2022 | 186 | 3 | 2 | 2.1 | 4.5 |
| Hodgkins IL - 3206 Hodgkins · 2022 | 194 | 4 | 1 | 2.9 | 4.5 |
| Joliet IL - 3073 Joliet · 2022 | 184 | 8 | 3 | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Bradley IL - 3093 Bradley · 2022 | 173 | 9 | 4 | 6.9 | 4.5 |
| Gurnee IL - 3085 Gurnee · 2022 | 174 | 5 | 5 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 17 reports on file, the 6 most recent shown.
Oct 10, 2025, Hanover Park: Hospitalization · fractures · pelvis
An employee was descending a rolling ladder when she fell from the last step and her head struck the floor, resulting in a fractured pelvis.
Mar 5, 2025, West Chicago: Hospitalization · traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified · head and extremities
An employee was descending a rolling ladder and missed the last step, falling backward to the floor and striking her head. The employee was hospitalized with injuries to her head and leg.
Nov 25, 2022, Pekin: Hospitalization · intracranial injuries, unspecified · brain
An employee was moving artificial Christmas trees. He was found unconscious on the ground with a head injury, and was hospitalized.
Nov 21, 2022, West Chicago: Hospitalization · intracranial injuries, unspecified · brain
An employee was moving a load on a forklift when part of the load slipped off and landed on a nearby employee. The injured employee fell and struck his head on the floor.
Dec 9, 2021, Morris: Hospitalization · fractures · hip(s)
An employee was receiving and unloading merchandise from a vendor truck when one of the pallets containing vinyl fencing fell over and struck the employee, resulting in a hip fracture and back injury.
Apr 27, 2020, Sycamore: Hospitalization · soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury · hip(s)
An employee was stocking merchandise from a step ladder or a rolling staircase when he missed a step and fell to the floor, injuring his left hip. He was hospitalized.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
(a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
29 CFR 1910.132(e)
(e) Defective and damaged equipment. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)
(f) Training. (1) The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs
29 CFR 1910.30 · Training requirements
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
Other home centers employers in Illinois
- Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Chicago · 28 citations · $171,288
- Anthem Built, LLC Varna · 6 citations · $5,967
- Kankakee Ace Hardware, Inc. Kankakee · 3 citations · $8,000
- Dock & Door National LLC Mount Prospect · 1 citation · $3,549
- The Home Depot Chicago · 23 citations · $75,651
- Menards, Inc. Plano · 19 citations · $28,460
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.