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FORMICA CORPORATION

10155 READING ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH, 45241
325211Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

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OSHA inspections
50
over 53 years
Violations
232
$505,678 in penalties
SVEP
YES
Severe violator program
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.
Accident investigations on record
2 hospitalizations · 6 National Emphasis Program inspections · 3 OSHA follow-ups

Summary

FORMICA CORPORATION has accumulated 232 OSHA violations across 50 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $505,678 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 128 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.

Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

FORMICA CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
50
0.9 / yr · last 53 yrs
Violations
232
4.4 / yr
Penalties
$505,678
$2,180 avg / violation
43% serious57% other
Inspection trigger · complaint
46 of 50
Inspection trigger · referral
2 of 50

74% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 26 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.

Peer comparison

100th

Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3252 within OH. Peer group: 128 employers. This establishment has 232 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
100th
peer median: $5,000
Inspection frequency
100th
peer median: 1

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.

DART rate
1.9
vs industry
+0.8
TRIR
3.7
vs industry
+1.8

Reported for 402 average annual employees at this establishment.

Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
1.9
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
1.1
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
3.7
OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported)

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

Planned
1
Complaint
46
Referral
2
Follow-up
1

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 FORMICA CORPORATION. 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.

DateEventInjuriesHospitalizedFatalities
Aug 19, 2017Air Line,Amputated,Amputation,Caught By,Finger,Lost Balance,Valve1
Nov 2, 2010HAND,CONTUSION11
Apr 12, 2007BURN,FRACTURE,CAUGHT BY,ARM,NIP POINT,LEG11

Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
6 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 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 FORMICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FORMICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration

Labor relations (NLRB)

Company-level in OH — for FORMICA CORPORATION, not this location alone

Total cases
17
Unfair labor practice
17

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 FORMICA CORPORATION locations in the same state.

Visa & labor certification (OFLC)

No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for FORMICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FORMICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency

Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)

DOT number
178912
Operation
A

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FORMICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

Federal contracts

This location

Obligated (5-yr)
$2.3M
Obligated (all-time)
$17.4M
Awards
2,285
Top agency
Department of Justice
$17.4M
Company-wide — FLETCHER BUILDING LIMITED (across 3 entities)
Obligated (5-yr)
$0
Obligated (all-time)
$22.0M
Awards (all-time)
2,140

Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.

Top agencies by obligation (this location)
Department of Justice$17.4M
Department of Defense$36K
Largest awards (top 50 of 2,285)
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-01-17
    $110,331
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2022-11-04
    $107,189
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-09-30
    $100,490
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-09-19
    $95,760
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2021-07-29
    $89,393
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-09-12
    $84,451
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2007-10-02
    $83,900
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2018-11-16
    $81,890
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2021-11-29
    $80,344
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2007-10-02
    $79,406
  • Department of Justice
    PLASTICS
    contract · Last action 2017-09-11
    $74,890
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2019-10-18
    $71,730
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2024-10-03
    $70,288
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE FURNITURE
    contract · Last action 2012-10-01
    $63,898
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2009-12-04
    $62,394
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2021-06-03
    $62,016
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2019-09-27
    $59,180
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2023-10-13
    $58,231
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2016-10-07
    $56,989
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-07-24
    $55,200
  • Department of Justice
    PLASTICS
    contract · Last action 2017-10-06
    $52,840
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2020-10-06
    $52,790
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2022-08-26
    $52,690
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2018-07-24
    $52,528
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE FURNITURE
    contract · Last action 2012-09-24
    $50,280
  • Department of Justice
    FABRICATED LAMINATE MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2013-08-06
    $50,116
  • Department of Justice
    FABRICATED LAMINATE MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2015-04-30
    $49,946
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2021-10-06
    $48,988
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2007-10-05
    $47,804
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2010-06-08
    $47,797
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE FURNITURE
    contract · Last action 2012-08-31
    $47,491
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2018-06-26
    $47,200
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-08-29
    $47,170
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2023-07-24
    $46,702
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2018-09-12
    $46,680
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2023-09-27
    $45,824
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-10-03
    $45,795
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2018-10-02
    $45,698
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2023-10-13
    $45,563
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-08-13
    $45,178
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-10-15
    $45,112
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2018-09-25
    $44,970
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE FURNITURE
    contract · Last action 2012-09-20
    $44,354
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2010-10-26
    $44,037
  • Department of Justice
    FABRICATED LAMINATE MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2015-01-06
    $44,000
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2020-08-25
    $43,842
  • Department of Justice
    FABRICATED LAMINATE MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2014-09-16
    $43,395
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2010-10-19
    $41,890
  • Department of Justice
    OFFICE SEATING RAW MATERIALS
    contract · Last action 2020-08-28
    $41,240
  • Department of Justice
    LAMINATE
    contract · Last action 2008-08-19
    $40,247

Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 326130 - LAMINATED PLASTICS PLATE, SHEET (EXCEPT PACKAGING), AND SHAPE MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-10-30. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2019-10-30Complaint33$14,844
2018-10-23Complaint22$9,054
2017-08-29Referral11$5,070
2010-11-10Complaint22$8,820
2009-07-20Complaint11$3,000
2008-10-22Complaint0$0
2007-04-11Complaint44$6,500
2007-03-22Complaint0$0
2006-07-21Complaint44$6,000
2003-07-22Complaint11$2,500
2003-07-01Complaint33$1,900
2001-03-21Complaint1$425
2000-10-20Complaint0$0
2000-08-23Complaint21$5,000
1999-07-22Complaint1$25,000
1999-05-19Complaint2$1,125
1999-01-20Complaint31$25,000
1999-01-03Complaint0$0
1998-04-30Complaint32$3,500
1998-04-22Complaint134$150,000
1997-05-20Referral74$8,750
1997-04-08Follow-up2519$157,000
1996-07-23Complaint86$6,200
1996-06-19Complaint0$0
1996-02-28Complaint106$6,500
1994-06-07Complaint1611$32,750
1994-02-02Complaint21$2,500
1993-06-29Complaint0$0
1992-06-23Complaint94$8,225
1991-05-02Complaint33$7,500
1990-10-10Complaint0$0
1990-10-10Complaint75$1,950
1989-10-13Complaint64$1,830
1989-10-11Complaint11$270
1989-09-12Complaint1$0
1981-04-21Complaint0$0
1980-01-08Complaint0$0
1979-05-03Complaint0$0
1979-05-03Complaint2$810
1979-02-26Complaint0$0
1978-11-30Complaint0$0
1978-09-20Complaint66$2,800
1975-06-23Complaint0$0
1975-06-23Complaint8$65
1975-01-02Complaint3$0
1974-09-25Planned13$190
1973-10-15Complaint30$280
1973-05-31Complaint4$90
1973-05-09Complaint2$90
1972-10-11Complaint23$140

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FORMICA CORPORATION 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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Frequently asked

What is FORMICA CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
FORMICA CORPORATION has 50 OSHA inspections on record with 232 violations and $505,678 in total penalties.
How does FORMICA CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
FORMICA CORPORATION operates in the plastics material and resin manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. FORMICA CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 1.95 compared to an industry average of 1.1.