SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
4526 CHICKERING AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OH 45232 · NAICS 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jul 19, 2024#347631095Jul 19, 2024Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#347631095$27,6768 viol.8 violations$27,676 in penalties
Inspection #347631095
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 24, 2024
- Final Order
- Dec 10, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 2, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 78
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $68,450
- Penalties on Record
- $27,676
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325130 Synthetic Dye and Pigment 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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $12,676 | $12,676 | Jan 31, 2025 | - | Dec 10, 2024 |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 F | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2025 | - | Dec 10, 2024 |
| 01001C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $12,676 | $0 | Jan 31, 2025 | - | Dec 10, 2024 |
| 01001D | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $12,676 | $0 | Jan 31, 2025 | - | Dec 10, 2024 |
| 01005A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $15,211 | $5,000 | Jan 31, 2025 | - | Dec 10, 2024 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 25, 2019#344105283Jun 25, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344105283$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344105283
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 25, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 25, 2019
- Closed
- Jul 8, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 96
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325132
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee suffers fingertip amputation in salt machine
Nov 16, 2010#315040360Nov 16, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#315040360$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315040360
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 16, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 2010
- Closed
- Nov 16, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325132
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Nov 13, 2007#311501431Nov 13, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#311501431$6001 viol.1 violation$600 in penalties
Inspection #311501431
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 19, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,125
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325132
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,125 | $600 | Dec 7, 2007 | - | - |
Feb 6, 2007#310650726Feb 6, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#310650726$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310650726
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 2007
- Closed
- Feb 28, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 230
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating 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.
Feb 16, 2000#302686654Feb 16, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302686654$5,0003 viol.3 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #302686654
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 18, 2000
- Closed
- Jun 1, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 480
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,175
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating 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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 40 | 6 | $3,500 | $2,500 | Mar 16, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,975 | $1,500 | Mar 16, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,700 | $1,000 | Mar 16, 2000 | - | - |
Sep 28, 1998#302262159Sep 28, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302262159$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302262159
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 28, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 28, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating 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.
Jun 18, 1997#121992341Jun 18, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#121992341$1,0003 viol.3 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #121992341
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 18, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 1997
- Closed
- Nov 20, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,825
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,125 | $500 | Jul 22, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,700 | $500 | Jul 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 1997 | - | - |
Oct 24, 1996#102588480Oct 24, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102588480$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102588480
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 24, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 1, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 12, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 417
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine and its salts | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Sep 22, 1995#102595774Sep 22, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#102595774$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102595774
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 22, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 4, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 417
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4526 Chickering Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating 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.
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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.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
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Industry comparison
Chemical Manufacturing, 12,107 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.