AMITRON, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMITRON, INC. — a printed circuit assembly (electronic assembly) manufacturing facility located at 2001 LANDMEIER ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 26 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $68,450.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-03-30.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $68,450.00 is more than 10.6× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 334418). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 26 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 30, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 17, 2024. Of the 26 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $68,450.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $2,632.69 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 2021 inspection of Amitron’s printed circuit board manufacturing facility revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental industrial hygiene and physical safety protocols. The citation profile, characterized by 26 distinct items, underscores a systemic failure to manage the complex chemical and physical hazards inherent in electronics assembly. Of particular concern were the serious violations regarding lead (1910.1025) and formaldehyde (1910.1048) monitoring, which indicate that management failed to quantify worker exposure to potent neurotoxins and carcinogens. When coupled with the lack of a robust hearing conservation program and inadequate hazard communication, the data suggests a reactive safety culture where chronic health risks were largely unaddressed. The penalty total of $68,450 is significantly higher than the industry average for NAICS 334418, reflecting the high gravity of the fall protection and compressed gas violations. The citations for unguarded floor holes and improper storage of high-pressure cylinders represent immediate "struck-by" and "fall" hazards that could result in catastrophic injury. Furthermore, the electrical violations concerning damaged equipment and improper wiring methods point to a lack of preventative maintenance. For the EHS professional, this record demonstrates that the facility operated without a cohesive safety management system, leaving employees vulnerable to both immediate traumatic accidents and