Inspection 348148628 OPENED APR 1, 2025Closed
2250 Chuckwagon Drive, Springfield, IL 62711 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1997, OSHA inspectors have visited Menards, Inc. in Illinois 28 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Apr 1, 2025 after a complaint, in Springfield.
In all, OSHA issued 19 citation items: 6 serious, 1 repeat and 12 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $47,886; today they stand at $28,460, 41% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.178 (forklifts and other powered industrial trucks), 3 times.
Among retail employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,750 penalty. Menards, Inc. averages $7,450 across 2 cited inspections.
Menards, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 4 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 347278939 OPENED FEB 13, 2024Closed
2611 Eldamin Rd., Plano, IL 60545 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344367131 OPENED OCT 9, 2019Closed
290 N. Bollingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343836136 OPENED MAR 1, 2019Closed
2611 Eldamain Rd., 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 343633137 OPENED NOV 30, 2018Closed
369 E. Il Route 173, Antioch, IL 60002 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 11, 2018: Employee falls off of ladder and fractures leg
At 9:00 a.m. on November 11, 2018, an employee was stocking totes when he fell off the ladder and fractured his leg. The employee was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Repeat | $20,326 | $10,000 | Jan 14, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 341131514 OPENED DEC 17, 2015Closed
2611 Eldamain Rd, Plano, IL 60545 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340491349 OPENED MAR 26, 2015Closed
17545 S. Halsted Street, Homewood, IL 60430 · 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 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,900 | May 1, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 339405847 OPENED SEP 10, 2013Closed
1100 Avenue Of Mid-america, Effingham, IL 62401 · 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 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $3,060 | $3,060 | Oct 25, 2013 | Final |
20 older inspections
Inspection 336686381 OPENED OCT 3, 2012Closed
13441 State Highway 59, Plainfield, IL 60585 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 332806140 OPENED MAR 12, 2012Closed
1260 Christine Drive, Bradley, IL 60915 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 331086637 OPENED NOV 2, 2011Closed
3800 East Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081 · Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314013962 OPENED JAN 13, 2010Closed
6401 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312599756 OPENED OCT 2, 2009Closed
14975 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312595556 OPENED MAY 1, 2009Closed
North Ave & Kostner, Chicago, IL 60639 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310807755 OPENED FEB 16, 2007Closed
8311 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 306727843 OPENED JUN 22, 2004Closed
4850 Route 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307603035 OPENED APR 6, 2004Closed
8311 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · Home Centers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 305923054 OPENED NOV 7, 2002Closed
6301 W. Oakton, Morton Grove, IL 60053 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 305152514 OPENED MAY 2, 2002Closed
2611 Eldamain Rd., Plano, IL 60545 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 304079007 OPENED FEB 8, 2001Closed
2450 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 302612320 OPENED DEC 19, 2000Closed
2619 & 2627 Eldamain, Plano, IL 60545 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $500 | Dec 26, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $500 | Dec 26, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 304032667 OPENED NOV 2, 2000Closed
6301 W. Oakton, Morton Grove, IL 60053 · 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 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Nov 14, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii) · Portable metal ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 303122121 OPENED AUG 17, 2000Closed
21630 South Cicero Avenue, Matteson, IL 60443 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 302605282 OPENED MAR 30, 2000Closed
2635 Eldamain Road Bldg #210, Plano, IL 60545 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 303366686 OPENED MAR 1, 2000Closed
120 Oak Creek Plaza, Mundelein, IL 60060 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(iv) · Portable metal ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 2000 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 2000 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(k)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 2000 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 4 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(6) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 2000 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 5 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 2000 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 6 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 2000 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 7 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 2000 | Final |
Inspection 302763339 OPENED JUN 18, 1999Closed
4626 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $1,750 | Jul 26, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 300956471 OPENED JAN 22, 1998Closed
120 Oak Creek Plaza, Mundelein, IL 60060 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 113455331 OPENED JUL 9, 1997Closed
1000-32 North Rohlwing Road, Lombard, IL 60148 · 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(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jul 16, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $10,000 | $5,000 | Jul 16, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.29(a)(2)(i) · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 1997 | 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 Morton Grove site logged 13 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 204 workers: 8.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.5 for its industry. Those cases cost 379 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Morton Grove IL - 3523" Morton Grove · 2025 | 204 | 13 | 7 | 8.7 | 4.5 |
| "Melrose Park IL - 3323" Melrose Park · 2025 | 174 | 7 | 3 | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| "Chicago North and Kostner IL - 3245" Chicago · 2025 | 178 | 3 | 2 | 2.3 | 4.5 |
| "Springfield South IL - 3293" Springfield · 2025 | 182 | 8 | 3 | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| "Joliet IL - 3073" Joliet · 2025 | 161 | 2 | 2 | 1.6 | 4.5 |
| "Springfield North IL - 3207" Springfield · 2025 | 168 | 7 | 6 | 6.2 | 4.5 |
| "Plano DC BLDG 221 - 3239" Plano · 2025 | 134 | 5 | 3 | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| "Effingham IL - 3176" Effingham · 2025 | 167 | 11 | 4 | 9.8 | 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. 4 reports on file.
Jul 30, 2023, Joliet: Hospitalization · fractures · foot (feet), unspecified
An employee was operating a forklift and loading trucks for deliveries when his foot was caught between a bollard and the forklift, resulting in a fracture.
Aug 20, 2018, Plano: Hospitalization · fractures · wrist(s)
On August 20, 2018, an employee tripped and fell while walking, suffering a wrist fracture and head contusion. She was hospitalized and had surgery.
Oct 20, 2017, Bradley: Hospitalization · soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury · multiple foot (feet) locations
On October 20, 2017, an employee was using a pallet jack to remove material from shelving when the employee bumped material that was leaning up against a shelf, suffering a left foot/toe injury.
Jul 17, 2017, Sterling: Hospitalization · soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury · back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
An employee tripped over a forklift tire and fell backwards into another forklift tire, hitting his back.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.39 · Reporting deaths and severe injuries
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2)
(2) Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.
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 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)
(a) General requirements. (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
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 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.26 · Portable metal ladders
29 CFR 1910.29 · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers)
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
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- 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
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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.