Establishment profile
COATINGS UNLIMITED INC.
3400 N. HIGHWAY 94, SAINT CHARLES, MO, 63301
238320 — Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Summary
COATINGS UNLIMITED INC. has accumulated 16 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $63,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 943 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COATINGS UNLIMITED INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 16 distinct standards shown · 16 citations in this view · $63,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0021 B06 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0055 A | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0095 A | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0150 A02 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1051 A | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C03 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1053 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 K | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 M02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0055 B | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1053 B04 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
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 2383 within MO. Peer group: 943 employers. This establishment has 16 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COATINGS UNLIMITED 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 COATINGS UNLIMITED INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2012 | Chemical,Confined Space,Paint,Paint Solvent,XyleneFatality | 4 | — | 4 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 COATINGS UNLIMITED INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MO — for COATINGS UNLIMITED INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other COATINGS UNLIMITED INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 3 citations · 2S&S · 3 contractor · $497 proposed / $497 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6575758 | Selma Plant Quarry & Mill Jefferson, MO contractor: Coatings Unlimited Inc | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $207 | $207 |
| 6471482 | Selma Plant Quarry & Mill Jefferson, MO contractor: Coatings Unlimited Inc | Jul 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6463940 | Amrize Ste Genevieve Plant Ste Genevieve, MO contractor: Coatings Unlimited Inc | Apr 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MO — for COATINGS UNLIMITED INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other COATINGS UNLIMITED INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 1 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-RC-078367 | Representation election | Apr 2012 | Jun 2012 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 14-CA-029541 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2008 | Nov 2008 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 COATINGS UNLIMITED INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COATINGS UNLIMITED INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COATINGS UNLIMITED INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-28 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 16 | 7 | $63,000 | |
| 1994-06-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
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 COATINGS UNLIMITED INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 COATINGS UNLIMITED INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- COATINGS UNLIMITED INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 16 violations and $63,000 in total penalties.
- How does COATINGS UNLIMITED INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- COATINGS UNLIMITED INC. operates in the painting and wall covering contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.6.
- Has COATINGS UNLIMITED INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving COATINGS UNLIMITED INC..