Best Cutting Die Company, Inc.: OSHA inspection 348914284
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Best Cutting Die Company, Inc. OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 10
- Proposed penalty
- $63,843
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 9
OSHA opened inspection 348914284 at Best Cutting Die Company, Inc. in Skokie, IL on April 29, 2026 (referral inspection). The record lists 10 violations (9 serious), with $63,843 in proposed penalties and $40,000 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.213, Woodworking machinery requirements (3 citations). The case is still open, so penalties can change if it is contested or settled.
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
3 citations · $3,500
Abrasive wheel machinery
- 1910.215(a)(2) Guard design
- 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests
- 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment
2 citations · $10,500
The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- 1910.147(c)(6)(i)
- 1910.147(d) Application of control
1 citation · $5,000
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding
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All 10 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147(c)(6)(i) | Serious | 4 | $6.384,00 | $3.500,00 | November 16, 2026 |
| 01002 | 1910.147(d) Application of control | Serious | 3 | $10.641,00 | $7.000,00 | November 16, 2026 |
| 01003 | 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding | Serious | 5 | $8.511,00 | $5.000,00 | November 16, 2026 |
| 01004 | 1910.213(d)(1) | Serious | 2 | $10.641,00 | $7.000,00 | October 16, 2026 |
| 01005 | 1910.213(g)(1) | Serious | 2 | $10.641,00 | $7.000,00 | October 16, 2026 |
| 01006 | 1910.213(i)(1) | Serious | 2 | $10.641,00 | $7.000,00 | October 16, 2026 |
| 01007A | 1910.215(a)(2) Guard design | Serious | 4 | $6.384,00 | $3.500,00 | October 16, 2026 |
| 01007B | 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests | Serious | 3 | $0,00 | $0,00 | October 16, 2026 |
| 01007C | 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment | Serious | 4 | $0,00 | $0,00 | October 16, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) | Other-than-serious | 2 | $0,00 | $0,00 | October 16, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Best Cutting Die Company, Inc. fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348914284, OSHA proposed $63,843 in penalties; the current penalty is $40,000. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was Best Cutting Die Company, Inc. cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.213 (Woodworking machinery requirements): 3; 29 CFR 1910.215 (Abrasive wheel machinery): 3; 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 2; 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 1; 29 CFR 1910.178 (Powered industrial trucks): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348914284 closed?
No. The source lists the case as open. Citations can be contested, and penalties often change at an informal conference or settlement.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.