Inspection 349226563 OPENED OCT 16, 2026Open
151 Center Street, Union Hill, IL 60969 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
Since 1985, OSHA inspectors have visited Vanfab Inc in Illinois 5 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 16, 2026 on a referral, in Union Hill and is still open.
In all, OSHA issued 22 citation items: 12 serious and 10 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $6,036; today they stand at $4,153, 31% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.217 (mechanical power presses), 7 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Vanfab Inc averages $2,293 across 1 cited inspection.
Vanfab Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 341490910 OPENED MAY 24, 2016Closed
1 Center Street, Union Hill, IL 60969 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $1,669 | $1,168 | Jun 17, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(ii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $1,607 | $1,125 | Jun 17, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 331112011 OPENED JAN 18, 2012Closed
1center Street, Union Hill, IL 60969 · Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(iii) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 302113097 OPENED JUN 11, 1999Closed
One Center Street, Union Hill, IL 60969 · 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(b)(3)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $750 | $400 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $450 | $400 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(d)(5) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $600 | $400 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 1261551 OPENED MAR 29, 1985Closed
General Delivery, Union Hill, IL 60969 · 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 |
Serious | $60 | $60 | May 6, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $90 | $90 | May 6, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ib) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $90 | $90 | May 6, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $120 | $120 | May 6, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1985 | 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 Union Hill site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 57 workers: 6.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.4 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanfab Union Hill · 2025 | 57 | 4 | 0 | 6.1 | 2.4 |
| Vanfab Inc Union Hill · 2022 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 | 3.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
29 CFR 1904.29 · Injury and illness log
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1)
(b) Implementation—(1) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.
29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2)
(2) Quantity. The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations shall be the minimum required for operations and should ordinarily not exceed a supply for 1 day or one shift. Bulk storage of portable containers of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) shall be in a separate, constructed building detached from other important buildings or cut off in a standard manner.
29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(iii)
(iii) To facilitate cleaning, every floor, working place, and passageway shall be kept free from protruding nails, splinters, loose boards, and unnecessary holes and openings.
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
Other fabricated structural metal manufacturing employers in Illinois
- Kloeckner Metals Corporation Chicago · 1 citation · $12,934
- Matcor Metal Fabrication (Illinois) Inc. Morton · 4 citations · $17,627
- Rollex Corporation Elk Grove Village · 113 citations · $220,185
- Chicago Ornamental Iron, Inc. Chicago · 50 citations · $11,290
- Richardson Manufacturing Company Springfield · 8 citations · $14,453
- S & S International, Inc. Carol Stream · 12 citations · $59,538
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.