Establishment profile
ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC
4401 SE JOHNSON CREEK BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97222
325510 — Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Summary
ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC has accumulated 34 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $2,915 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 38 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 78th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 22 citations in this view · $2,915 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 3 | 1 | $600 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B04 IV | 1 | 1 | $350 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $350 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 I | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 7630.29501 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 7400.035 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 7129.004502 B | 1 | 1 | $150 | Feb 1988 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0020 D01 II | 1 | 1 | $105 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | $105 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 7155.003002 B | 1 | 1 | $105 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 7560.04002 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 7560.05002 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 7560.05003 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 7560.09501 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3255 within OR. Peer group: 38 employers. This establishment has 34 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-03-02 | Referral | 11 | 2 | $600 | |
| 1992-11-03 | Planned | 20 | 11 | $2,165 | |
| 1988-01-19 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $150 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC's OSHA violation history?
- ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 34 violations and $2,915 in total penalties.
- How does ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS INC operates in the paint and coating manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.6.