Establishment profile
KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
7200 MCCORMICK BOULEVARD, SKOKIE, IL, 60076
Operated by Klein Tools · 1 of 6 establishments
EIN 263795226
Summary
KLEIN TOOLS, INC. has accumulated 61 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 48 years of recorded history, with $40,053 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 29 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KLEIN TOOLS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
69% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 30 citations in this view · $35,128 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 3 | 3 | $5,040 | Aug 1977 | Jun 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 3 | 3 | $1,700 | Jul 1977 | Jun 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 3 | $1,390 | Aug 1977 | Sep 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $1,480 | Jul 1977 | Jun 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E01 II | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Jul 1977 | Sep 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 2 | 2 | $750 | Sep 1992 | Jun 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 IA | 2 | 2 | $600 | Aug 1977 | Apr 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J02 I | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C03 VI | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Sep 1992 | Sep 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 G01 II | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 D02 I | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,488 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 1992 | Sep 1992 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 1992 | Sep 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F01 | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q03 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 H | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Sep 1992 | Sep 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Sep 1992 | Sep 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Sep 1992 | Sep 1992 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3322 within IL. Peer group: 29 employers. This establishment has 61 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 88 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for KLEIN TOOLS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for KLEIN TOOLS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KLEIN TOOLS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for Klein Tools, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Klein Tools locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 4 cases · 4 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-341380 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | Aug 2025 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-335731 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-041280 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2003 | Nov 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-041279 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2003 | Oct 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for KLEIN TOOLS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KLEIN TOOLS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KLEIN TOOLS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The on/off button can remain depressed during the power on or power off cycle, causing the tester to work improperly. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live voltage if the tester is not properly operating, posing a shock hazard to the users.. Most recent recall: 2023-12-21. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 3 recalls shown · 3 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Klein Tools Recalls Blackfire and Klein Tools Power Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards #24067 | Dec 2023 | The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. | — | View → |
Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard #21150 | Jun 2021 | The on/off button can remain depressed during the power on or power off cycle, causing the tester to work improperly. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live voltage if the tester is not properly operating, posing a shock hazard to the users. | — | View → |
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards #16167 | May 2016 | The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-26 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-04-17 | Planned | 6 | 5 | $5,750 | |
| 2003-09-23 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-03-01 | Complaint | 5 | 2 | $11,500 | |
| 2001-05-08 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $2,380 | |
| 2001-05-08 | Complaint | 7 | 6 | $3,273 | |
| 1997-01-31 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-05-05 | Complaint | 21 | 16 | $15,500 | |
| 1989-07-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-11-02 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-04-03 | Follow-up | 2 | — | $630 | |
| 1977-07-21 | Planned | 14 | 6 | $1,020 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
KLEIN TOOLS, INC. is one of 6 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Klein Tools.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Klein Tools across all 6 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in this industry within IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ESTWING MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.ROCKFORD — 3 federal enforcement records
- LEWIS MACHINE & TOOL CO.MILAN — 2 federal enforcement records
- AJAX TOOL WORKS INC.FRANKLIN PARK — 2 federal enforcement records
- PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, INC.DES PLAINES — 1 federal enforcement record
- HARTLAND CUTTING TOOLS, INC.CARY — 1 federal enforcement record
- REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATIONSOUTH BELOIT — 1 federal enforcement record
- PRINCETON WELDINGPRINCETON — 1 federal enforcement record
- ADJUSTABLE CLAMP COMPANYCHICAGO — 1 federal enforcement record
- GreenleeRockford — 1 federal enforcement record
- ZIM MANUFACTURING COMPANYCHICAGO — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Klein Tools, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KLEIN TOOLS, INC.ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- KLEIN TOOLS INCChicago, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
- KLEIN TOOLS, INC.ROSELLE, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
- KLEIN TOOLS, INC.LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
- KLEIN TOOLS INCFT SMITH, AR — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Klein Tools locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 332All employers in this industry
- Employers in ILState-wide enforcement data
- Industry in ILIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KLEIN TOOLS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Klein Tools, which operates 6 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KLEIN TOOLS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- KLEIN TOOLS, INC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 61 violations and $40,052.5 in total penalties.