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Vindee Industries: OSHA inspections and violations

Frankfort, Illinois · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · NAICS 332439

8inspections
43citation items
$16,535current penalties
Apr 30, 2025last inspection

Vindee Industries has 8 OSHA inspections on record in Illinois, the first in 1981.

OSHA's last visit started on Apr 30, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Frankfort.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 43 citation items: 22 serious, 3 repeat and 18 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $38,997 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $16,535, down 58%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.217, mechanical power presses (13 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Vindee Industries averages $6,000 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

Vindee Industries: OSHA citation items per year, 1981 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348213745 OPENED APR 30, 2025Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 20 employees at the site · Closed Mar 18, 2026

965 Lambrecht Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423 · All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$4,729$1,260Jun 5, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$4,729$2,370Jun 5, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$4,729$2,370Jun 5, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Jun 5, 2025Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 5, 2025Final

Inspection 305997058 OPENED MAY 16, 2003Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 24 employees at the site · Closed Feb 9, 2004

965 Lambrecht Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$450$315Jun 10, 2003Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$450$315Jun 10, 2003Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$450$315Jun 10, 2003Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Jun 10, 2003Closed

Inspection 122158942 OPENED APR 27, 1999Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 26 employees at the site · Closed Nov 2, 1999

965 Lambrecht Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Apr 21, 1999: Employee's finger amputated in power press

At 5:50 p.m. on April 21, 1999, Employee #1, of Vindee Industries, was operating press #4, a Walsh full-revolution power press, model 28, serial #7854. He was m anually feeding the press while operating it with a foot pedal when the first di git of the middle finger on his left hand was amputated. The press was not provi ded with any point of operation guards.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$1,200$500Jul 15, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses
Repeat$8,400$2,500Jul 15, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Repeat$3,000$1,500Jul 15, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Repeat$3,000$1,500Jul 15, 1999Closed

Inspection 122156425 OPENED FEB 10, 1998Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 26 employees at the site · Closed Apr 23, 1998

965 Lambrecht Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 122152515 OPENED FEB 6, 1998Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 26 employees at the site · Closed Apr 2, 1999

965 Lambrecht Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Serious$750$375Feb 27, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$750$375Feb 27, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(iii) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$1,250$500Feb 27, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$1,250$500Feb 27, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$1,000$500Feb 27, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,000$500Feb 27, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$750$375Feb 27, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$750$375Feb 27, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 27, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(ii) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 27, 1998Closed

Inspection 1264845 OPENED SEP 5, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 20 employees at the site · Closed Jan 6, 2009

21740 Main Street, Matteson, IL 60443 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 1985Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 1985Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 23, 1985Closed

Inspection 2482818 OPENED MAY 31, 1985Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 33 employees at the site · Closed Oct 4, 1985

21740 Main, Matteson, IL 60443 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 1, 1985Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1904.5(b) · Determination of work-relatedness
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 1, 1985Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1904.5(c) · Determination of work-relatedness
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 1, 1985Closed

Inspection 15759483 OPENED DEC 16, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 22 employees at the site · Closed Oct 28, 1982

21740 Main St, Matteson, IL 60443 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$120$30Feb 25, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$0$0Feb 2, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$0$0Feb 25, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$120$30Feb 25, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Feb 2, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$120$30Feb 25, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 2, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 25, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(ii) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 25, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(ivd) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 2, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 25, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 2, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 2, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 2, 1982Closed

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards

29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)

(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.

29 CFR 1904.5 · Determination of work-relatedness

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

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 1910.107(c)(2)

(2) Minimum separation. There shall be no open flame or spark producing equipment in any spraying area nor within 20 feet thereof, unless separated by a partition.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory 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 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

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