MRC Polymers, Inc. has 6 OSHA inspections on record in Illinois, the first in 1988.
OSHA's last visit started on May 23, 2024 on a referral, in Chicago.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 25 citation items: 16 serious and 9 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $46,677 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $24,920, down 47%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.147, lockout/tagout (7 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. MRC Polymers, Inc. averages $6,434 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
MRC Polymers, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company3307 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60623 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $8,067 | $9,700 | Jul 25, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $11,292 | $0 | Jul 25, 2024 | Final |
3307 S. Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3307 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60623 · Plastics Material and Resin 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)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $6,338 | $3,169 | Apr 7, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2017 | Final |
3307 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60623 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $3,850 | $2,695 | Apr 15, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $3,080 | $2,156 | Apr 15, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2015 | Final |
3535 W. 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60623 · Plastics Material and Resin 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 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Dec 23, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $4,900 | $2,450 | Dec 23, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Serious | $4,900 | $2,450 | Dec 23, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3d 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2013 | Final |
1716 W. Webster, Chicago, IL 60614 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes |
Serious | $250 | $150 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Serious | $250 | $150 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(6) · Exit routes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Serious | $250 | $250 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1988 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Chicago site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 52 workers: 10.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 23 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRC Polymers, Inc. Chicago · 2024 | 52 | 5 | 1 | 10.2 | 1.6 |
| MRC Chicago Chicago · 2016 | 65 | 5 | 1 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Nov 1, 2016, Chicago: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee was conducting cleaning/unjamming operations on a dust collector machine when his hand entered the point of operation, amputating his index, middle, and ring fingers.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1)
(g) Safety data sheets. (1) Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.
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