OSHA Inspection

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc — OSHA Inspection #345652390

MOUNT VERNON, Illinois · NAICS 326211 · 3600 workers on site

Inspection outcome
Opened: November 19, 2021 · Status: Open
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Citations issued

OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.

Safety inspection · Referral · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas

Violations27
Serious+0
Initial penalty$156,639
Current penalty$84,477
Accidents0
Duration—
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On November 19, 2021, OSHA opened Continental Tire The Americas, Llc’s inspection #345652390 at MOUNT VERNON, Illinois. The case remains open or the close date has not yet been published.

OSHA cited the employer for 27 violations totaling $84,477 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $156,639. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
27violations total
Serious2385%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious415%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

27citations issued
$84,477current penalty
↓ $72,162total reduction
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Other
Citation #03001
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,253
→
Current$1,253
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01001
5A0001General Duty Clause or unstructured citation
Initial$10,360
→
Current$6,941reduced by $3,419
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002A
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$10,360
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002B
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,287
→
Current$0reduced by $8,287
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01004A
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$6,941reduced by $3,419
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01004B
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01005
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$6,215
→
Current$4,164reduced by $2,051
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01006A
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$6,941reduced by $3,419
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007A
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$14,502
→
Current$9,716reduced by $4,786
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007B
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007C
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01008A
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$14,502
→
Current$9,716reduced by $4,786
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01008B
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01009
29 CFR 1910.132(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$14,502
→
Current$0reduced by $14,502
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01010
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$14,502
→
Current$0reduced by $14,502
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01011
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$6,941reduced by $3,419
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01012A
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$14,502
→
Current$9,716reduced by $4,786
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01013A
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$14,502
→
Current$9,716reduced by $4,786
Other
Citation #02001
29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,072
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Current$2,072

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 345652390 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Same employer

Other OSHA inspections at Continental Tire The Americas, Llc

Earlier or related cases at this establishment.

Full inspection history →
Open caseMay 12, 2026
Safety inspection#348931023
Case still open. Citations may follow.
Citation issuedApr 17, 2025
Safety inspection#348189085
3violations
Penalty assessed$67,982
Citation issuedApr 9, 2025
Safety inspection#348171570
4violations
Penalty assessed$50,248
No violationsMar 14, 2025
Safety inspection#348109844
Closed Apr 1 — no citations.
Citation issuedDec 12, 2023
Safety inspection#347158073
4violations
Penalty assessed$64,524
No violationsSep 7, 2023
Health inspection#346990542
Closed Dec 18 — no citations.
Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

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Current vs initial penalty

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Trigger types

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About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Referral — See our glossary for the full list of inspection trigger types.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 345652390 directly:

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