Establishment profile
MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC.
610 W. 81ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60623
332439 — Other Metal Container Manufacturing
Summary
MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC. has accumulated 61 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $79,232 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 109 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 91st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
88% 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 · 21 citations in this view · $68,232 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 I A | 2 | 2 | $12,574 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $5,250 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,780 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I A | 1 | 1 | $3,780 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,780 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 O02 | 1 | 1 | $3,780 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $3,780 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $3,764 | Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 I D | 1 | 1 | $3,137 | Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $3,137 | Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,970 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $2,970 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 B01 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,620 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 II B | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B05 I | 1 | 1 | $2,460 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
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 3324 within IL. Peer group: 109 employers. This establishment has 61 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Nov 2016 – Sep 2020 · 1 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2020 | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising | Brain | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC., 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 MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC. 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.). 3 cases · 2 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-286540 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2021 | Mar 2022 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-236621 | Representation election | Feb 2019 | Apr 2019 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-235897 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2019 | Apr 2019 | 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 MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEYER STEEL DRUM INC 2000 S KILBOURN AVE · CHICAGO, IL, 60623 | AirRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 3 | 0 | — | Nov 2024 | View → |
MEYER STEEL DRUM INC 3201 SOUTH MILLARD AVENUE · CHICAGO, IL, 60623 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 3 | 0 | — | Oct 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-13 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $7,500 | |
| 2017-04-06 | Follow-up | 6 | 6 | $18,832 | |
| 2016-04-21 | Complaint | 9 | 9 | $28,000 | |
| 2012-10-01 | Complaint | 6 | 4 | $8,400 | |
| 2012-06-21 | Unprogrammed Other | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | |
| 2009-02-13 | Complaint | 19 | 17 | $7,000 | |
| 2009-02-13 | Complaint | 17 | 15 | $7,000 | |
| 1983-04-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MEYER STEEL DRUM, 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 61 violations and $79,232.35 in total penalties.
- How does MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- MEYER STEEL DRUM, INC. operates in the other metal container manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.