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MRC POLYMERS
$24,920
penalties
25
viol.
6
insp.

MRC POLYMERS

1716 W. WEBSTER, CHICAGO, IL 60614

Inspections
6
Mar 1988 to May 2024 · 5 safety, 1 health
Violations
25
across 6 inspections
Penalties on record
$24,920
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 16Willful 0Repeat 0Other 9

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Inspection records

May 23, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347501397$9,7002 viol.

Inspection #347501397

Dates

Opened
May 23, 2024
Closing Conference Date
May 23, 2024
Final Order
Aug 20, 2024
Closed
Sep 6, 2024

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
60
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$19,359
Penalties on Record
$9,700
Site Address
3307 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60623
Industry
325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious12$8,067$9,700Aug 20, 2024-Aug 20, 2024
01001B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 D
Serious11$11,292$0Aug 20, 2024-Aug 20, 2024
Jan 25, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342905403$00 viol.

Inspection #342905403

Dates

Opened
Jan 25, 2018
Closing Conference Date
Feb 28, 2018
Closed
Feb 28, 2018

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
50
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3307 S. Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
Industry
325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Nov 8, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341897064$3,1693 viol.

Inspection #341897064

Dates

Opened
Nov 8, 2016
Closing Conference Date
Apr 3, 2017
Final Order
Apr 20, 2017
Closed
May 5, 2017

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
46
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$6,338
Penalties on Record
$3,169
Site Address
3307 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60623
Industry
325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious140$6,338$3,169-Apr 20, 2017
020011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Other14$0$0May 3, 2017-Apr 20, 2017
020021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 F02 I
Other13$0$0May 3, 2017-Apr 20, 2017
Oct 21, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#340028034$4,8513 viol.

Inspection #340028034

Dates

Opened
Oct 21, 2014
Closing Conference Date
Apr 7, 2015
Final Order
May 13, 2015
Closed
May 4, 2015

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
50
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$6,930
Penalties on Record
$4,851
Site Address
3307 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60623
Industry
325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03
Serious38$3,850$2,695-May 13, 2015
01002A1910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II
Serious610$3,080$2,156-May 13, 2015
01002B1910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV A
Serious110$0$0-May 13, 2015
Jun 28, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339154270$6,6507 viol.

Inspection #339154270

Dates

Opened
Jun 28, 2013
Closing Conference Date
Sep 27, 2013
Final Order
Jan 14, 2014
Closed
Feb 4, 2014

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
60
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$13,300
Penalties on Record
$6,650
Site Address
3535 W. 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60623
Industry
325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious12$3,500$1,750Feb 11, 2014-Jan 14, 2014
010021910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I
Serious110$4,900$2,450Feb 11, 2014-Jan 14, 2014
01003A1910.332
Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training
OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01
Serious13$4,900$2,450Feb 11, 2014-Jan 14, 2014
01003B1910.333
Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices
OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I
Serious13$0$0Feb 11, 2014-Jan 14, 2014
01003C1910.335
Electrical - Safeguards
OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I
Serious13$0$0Jan 21, 2014-Jan 14, 2014
01003D1910.335
Electrical - Safeguards
OSHA citation code: 19100335 A02 I
Serious13$0$0Feb 11, 2014-Jan 14, 2014
020011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II
Other13$0$0Feb 11, 2014-Jan 14, 2014
Mar 16, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102440625$55010 viol.

Inspection #102440625

Dates

Opened
Mar 16, 1988
Closing Conference Date
Mar 16, 1988
Closed
Jul 5, 1988

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
25
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
10
Violation Types
4 serious, 6 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$750
Penalties on Record
$550
Site Address
1716 W. Webster, Chicago, IL 60614
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (8 of 10 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02
Serious12$250$150Jun 29, 1988--
01002A1910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01
Serious12$250$150Jun 29, 1988--
01002B1910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q06
Serious12$0$0Jun 29, 1988--
010041910.101
Compressed Gases (General Requirements)
OSHA citation code: 19100101 B
Serious12$250$250May 28, 1988--
020011904.2
Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries
OSHA citation code: 19040002 A
Other125$0$0Jun 6, 1988--
020021910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other12$0$0May 28, 1988--
020031910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01
Other55$0$0Jun 29, 1988--
020041910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01
Other125$0$0Jun 29, 1988--

Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)7 citations · $14,619
1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes3 citations · $300
1910.1200Hazard Communication3 citations · $0

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: plastics material and resin manufacturing reported 1.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.0%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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