Thrown Elements Pottery LLC: OSHA inspection 348867870
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Thrown Elements Pottery LLC OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 14
- Proposed penalty
- $11,918
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 13
OSHA opened inspection 348867870 at Thrown Elements Pottery LLC in Arlington Heights, IL on April 10, 2026 (complaint inspection). The record lists 14 violations (13 serious), with $11,918 in proposed penalties and $6,500 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.1053, Respirable crystalline silica (4 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.
4 citations · $3,000
Respirable crystalline silica
- 1910.1053(d)(1) General
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(i)
- 1910.1053(j)(1) Hazard communication
- 1910.1053(j)(3)(i)
2 citations · $1,000
Abrasive wheel machinery
- 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests
- 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment
1 citation · $1,000
Guarding of portable powered tools
- 1910.243(c)(1) General requirements
1 citation · $0
Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes
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Most of these citations trace back to training, competent-person oversight and written programs. Fix those before OSHA arrives.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134(c)(1) | Serious | 3 | $2,838.00 | $1,500.00 | October 14, 2026 |
| 01001B | 1910.134(e)(1) General | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | November 16, 2026 |
| 01001C | 1910.134(f)(2) | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | November 16, 2026 |
| 01001D | 1910.134(k)(1) | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | November 16, 2026 |
| 01002A | 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests | Serious | 1 | $1,702.00 | $1,000.00 | Not provided |
| 01002B | 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment | Serious | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Not provided |
| 01003 | 1910.243(c)(1) General requirements | Serious | 1 | $1,702.00 | $1,000.00 | Not provided |
| 01004A | 1910.1053(d)(1) General | Serious | 2 | $2,838.00 | $1,500.00 | October 14, 2026 |
| 01004B | 1910.1053(f)(2)(i) | Serious | 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 | October 14, 2026 |
| 01005A | 1910.1053(j)(1) Hazard communication | Serious | 2 | $2,838.00 | $1,500.00 | November 16, 2026 |
| 01005B | 1910.1053(j)(3)(i) | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | November 16, 2026 |
| 01005C | 1910.1200(e)(1) | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | October 14, 2026 |
| 01005D | 1910.1200(h)(1) | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | November 16, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1910.37(a)(3) | Other-than-serious | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Not provided |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Thrown Elements Pottery LLC fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348867870, OSHA proposed $11,918 in penalties; the current penalty is $6,500. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was Thrown Elements Pottery LLC cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.1053 (Respirable crystalline silica): 4; 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory protection): 4; 29 CFR 1910.215 (Abrasive wheel machinery): 2; 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard communication): 2; 29 CFR 1910.243 (Guarding of portable powered tools): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348867870 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.