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29 CFR 1926.453 · Illinois · since October 1, 2024

Aerial Lifts in Illinois: OSHA citations since October 2024

62 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.453 at inspected sites in Illinois, from 54 inspections.

From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 62 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.453 at inspected sites in Illinois, from 54 inspections: 40 issued in FY2025 and 22 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 756 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 45 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Illinois.

The latest 5 inspections in Illinois under 29 CFR 1926.453

Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.

  • Sep 17, 2026 · THE SMITHEREEN COMPANY DBA SMITHEREEN PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES in Flossmoor

    1926.453(b)(2)(v), serious, $4,100 current penalty ($10,215 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 349006221 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Services to Buildings and Dwellings.

  • Sep 4, 2026 · CHICAGO ORNAMENTAL IRON, INC. in Chicago

    1926.453(b)(2)(v), serious, $4,000 current penalty ($6,621 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348972472 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing.

  • Aug 28, 2026 · NEW IMAGE CONTRACTING, LLC in Highland

    1926.453(b)(2)(v), serious, $2,838 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348882663 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

  • Aug 24, 2026 · ALVEY'S SIGN CO INC in Peoria

    1926.453(b)(2)(v), serious, $4,635 current penalty ($6,621 as first proposed). Case closed Sep 15, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348863762 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing.

  • Aug 7, 2026 · TORO CONSTRUCTION, CORP. in Chicago

    1926.453(b)(2)(v), serious, $5,562 current penalty ($7,945 as first proposed). Case closed Sep 1, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348882911 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

Paragraphs cited: 1926.453(b)(2)(v) (51), 1926.453(b)(2)(iv) (10), 1926.453(a)(2) (1). The data classify 2 repeat items, 57 serious items and 3 other-than-serious items. Federal OSHA recorded all of them.

Illinois against the other states

In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1926.453 were Texas (102), Florida (57), Virginia (43), New York (41) and Illinois (40). Illinois had 40; 4 places had more. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Illinois.

Who enforces in Illinois

Illinois's State Plan covers state and local government workers only; federal OSHA inspects private-sector employers, from its Chicago North Area Office, Chicago South Area Office, Fairview Heights Area Office, Naperville Area Office and Peoria Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: Illinois On-site Consultation (Illinois Department of Labor). OSHA's page on the Illinois State Plan.

Next steps for an Illinois employer

HazComFast count from Department of Labor OSHA data extracted October 21, 2026, every industry, federal 29 CFR numbers only, deleted items left out; names and penalties as recorded, subparts as in the eCFR of October 20, 2026; FY2026 still incomplete. Method. Not legal advice.