POLYMAX THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS, LLC DBA POLYMAX TPE
3210 N. OAK GROVE AVE., UNIT A, WAUKEGAN, IL 60087 · NAICS 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Mar 21, 2023#346575830Mar 21, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#346575830$25,0004 viol.4 violations$25,000 in penalties
Inspection #346575830
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 2023
- Final Order
- Aug 14, 2023
- Closed
- Dec 21, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $32,814
- Penalties on Record
- $25,000
- Site Address
- 3210 N. Oak Grove Ave., Unit A, Waukegan, IL 60087
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $10,938 | $10,000 | Aug 11, 2023 | - | Aug 14, 2023 |
| 01002 | 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica OSHA citation code: 19101053 D01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $10,938 | $7,500 | Aug 11, 2023 | - | Aug 14, 2023 |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $10,938 | $7,500 | Sep 29, 2023 | - | Aug 14, 2023 |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 2023 | - | Aug 14, 2023 |
Mar 9, 2023#346557457Mar 9, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346557457$16,0003 viol.3 violations$16,000 in penalties
Inspection #346557457
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 9, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 2023
- Final Order
- Aug 14, 2023
- Closed
- Dec 18, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,563
- Penalties on Record
- $16,000
- Site Address
- 3210 N. Oak Grove Ave., Unit A, Waukegan, IL 60087
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $4,687 | $4,687 | Aug 11, 2023 | - | Aug 14, 2023 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $10,938 | $11,313 | Aug 31, 2023 | - | Aug 14, 2023 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 2 | $10,938 | $0 | Aug 31, 2023 | - | Aug 14, 2023 |
Aug 9, 2016#341687317Aug 9, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#341687317$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341687317
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 9, 2016
- Final Order
- Oct 5, 2016
- Closed
- Nov 3, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 18
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3210 Oak Grove Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60079
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2016 | - | Oct 5, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Other | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2016 | - | Oct 5, 2016 |
Aug 9, 2016#341683415Aug 9, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341683415$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341683415
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 9, 2016
- Final Order
- Oct 5, 2016
- Closed
- Nov 7, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 18
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3210 Oak Grove Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60079
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2016 | - | Oct 5, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F06 II | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2016 | - | Oct 5, 2016 |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2016 | - | Oct 5, 2016 |
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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.
4 inspections, 2016 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Chemical Manufacturing, 12,274 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.