Inspection 343474573 OPENED SEP 20, 2018Closed
205 E. Fullerton Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Colonial Bag Corp has 8 OSHA inspections on record in Illinois, the first in 1996.
OSHA's last visit started on Sep 20, 2018 to follow up on an earlier case, in Carol Stream.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 29 citation items: 22 serious, 2 repeat and 5 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $140,404 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $74,888, down 47%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.147, lockout/tagout (10 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Colonial Bag Corp averages $20,793 over 3 cited inspections in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Colonial Bag Corp also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 3 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Inspection 342769106 OPENED NOV 14, 2017Closed
205 E. Fullerton Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 5, 2017: Employee catches hand in roller and amputates middle finger
At 8:00 a.m. on November 5, 2017, an employee was webbing a bag machine and placed his right hand into the post gusseter roller while the machine was running. The employee amputated his right hand middle finger. Hospitalization was not required.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $12,805 | $5,500 | Jan 10, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $25,609 | $10,000 | Jan 10, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 342306743 OPENED MAY 8, 2017Closed
205 E. Fullerton Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 28, 2017: Employee's finger is amputated when caught in moving gears i
At approximately 10:15 a.m. on April 28, 2017, an employee was adjusting the height of the machine while it was in operation. The employee bypassed the interlocked doors and placed his hand inside of the machine while it was running. His fingers were caught in moving gears inside of the cabinet resulting in amputation of left middle finger. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(xii) · Electrical protective equipment |
Serious | $6,972 | $4,000 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $4,183 | $2,500 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $6,972 | $4,200 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Serious | $9,761 | $5,900 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.333(a) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $9,761 | $5,900 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $9,761 | $5,900 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6c 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $19,520 | $11,600 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 340448836 OPENED MAR 4, 2015Closed
205 E. Fullerson Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $6,930 | $3,440 | Sep 2, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $4,950 | $3,440 | Sep 2, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340159680 OPENED DEC 31, 2014Closed
205 E. Fullerton Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $6,300 | $4,000 | Feb 27, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 314039942 OPENED NOV 17, 2010Closed
205 Fullerton Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,160 | $1,500 | Feb 1, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $2,160 | $1,500 | Feb 1, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,160 | $1,500 | Feb 1, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $2,700 | $0 | Feb 1, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $2,700 | $1,008 | Feb 1, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ia) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 311245831 OPENED SEP 13, 2007Closed
205 E. Fullerson Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188 · Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300583119 OPENED AUG 2, 1996Closed
205 E. Fullerton Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 29, 1996 (fatal): Employee killed in fall from top of railroad car
Employee #1 went outside to the railroad spur behind a plant to check the number of pallets in the railroad car compartments and, if necessary, to change the su pply hose to the plant to a new compartment. To check the compartments, he had t o climb atop a railroad car and walk along the metal mesh platform to one of the four compartment hatch openings. In the process, Employee #1 fell and was kille d; he was found lying on his back on the ground beside one of the railroad cars. He had fallen while walking along the mesh platform or when stepping across fro m one car to another. The platform was not equipped with guardrails or equivalen t fall protection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,500 | Jan 13, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.8 · Recording criteria for needlestick and sharps injuries |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $1,500 | Jan 13, 1997 | Final |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Carol Stream site logged 10 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 99 workers: 8.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 2 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Stream site Carol Stream · 2025 | 99 | 10 | 1 | 8.4 | 2.6 |
| Colonial Bag Corporation Carol Stream · 2018 | 93 | 4 | 1 | 4.0 | 2.6 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 3 reports on file.
Nov 5, 2017, Carol Stream: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee was webbing film in a bag machine and amputated the right middle finger.
Apr 28, 2017, Carol Stream: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
While adjusting the height of a machine, an employee's finger contacted moving parts and was partially amputated.
Aug 26, 2016, Carol Stream: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
On August 26, 2016, an employee sustained a fingertip amputation while cutting paper off of a bag folding machine.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.8 · Recording criteria for needlestick and sharps injuries
29 CFR 1910.137 · Electrical protective equipment
29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(xii)
(xii) The employer shall certify that equipment has been tested in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (c)(2)(iv), (c)(2)(vii)(D), (c)(2)(viii), (c)(2)(ix), and (c)(2)(xi) of this section. The certification shall identify the equipment that passed the test and the date it was tested and shall be made available upon request to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health and to employees or their authorized representatives.
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
(4) Energy control procedure. (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)
(ii) The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.332 · Training
29 CFR 1910.333 · Working near live electrical parts
29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment
29 CFR 1910.335 · Safeguards for personnel protection
29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise
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