Establishment profile
FORMICA CORPORATION
10155 READING RD, CINCINNATI, OH, 45241
326130 — Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
Summary
FORMICA CORPORATION has accumulated 232 OSHA violations across 51 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 787 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 months 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 (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
73% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 26 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 · 91 citations in this view · $379,655 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 10 | 9 | $73,140 | Nov 1972 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 10 | 9 | $28,245 | Oct 1974 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 8 | 8 | $10,020 | Nov 1972 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 6 | 6 | $41,550 | Nov 1972 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D04 I | 4 | 4 | $78,810 | Jun 1997 | Nov 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 4 | 4 | $37,250 | Jul 1994 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 4 | 3 | $14,530 | Jun 1973 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 4 | 4 | $10,100 | Nov 1989 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 4 | 4 | $3,700 | May 1991 | Aug 1996 |
| 5A0001 | 4 | 1 | $1,960 | Oct 1978 | Oct 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 4 | 4 | $1,200 | Nov 1973 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 4 | 4 | $200 | May 1991 | Aug 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 4 | 4 | $30 | Nov 1972 | Jul 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D03 | 3 | 3 | $27,910 | Oct 1997 | Nov 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 3 | 3 | $24,000 | Jul 1994 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 3 | 3 | $19,000 | Oct 1997 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 3 | 3 | $5,125 | Nov 1973 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 3 | 3 | $1,350 | Nov 1989 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 3 | 3 | $1,035 | Nov 1972 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 3 | 3 | $500 | Nov 1972 | Oct 1997 |
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 3261 within OH. Peer group: 787 employers. This establishment has 232 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
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.
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
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 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.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2017 | Air Line,Amputated,Amputation,Caught By,Finger,Lost Balance,Valve | 1 | — | — | |
| Nov 2, 2010 | HAND,CONTUSION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 12, 2007 | BURN,FRACTURE,CAUGHT BY,ARM,NIP POINT,LEG | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 months 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
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.
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.). 17 cases · 17 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-CA-327378 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2023 | Jan 2026 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-236001 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2019 | Jun 2020 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-232584 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2018 | Jun 2020 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-135139 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2014 | Oct 2014 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-135047 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2014 | Oct 2014 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-105631 | Unfair labor practice | May 2013 | Aug 2013 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-089772 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2012 | Jan 2013 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CB-063027 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-060576 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Aug 2011 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-046079 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2010 | Dec 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045986 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2010 | Oct 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045706 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2010 | Dec 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045498 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2010 | Dec 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045497 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2010 | Dec 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044584 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044289 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2008 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044271 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2008 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
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 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)
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
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 326130 - LAMINATED PLASTICS PLATE, SHEET (EXCEPT PACKAGING), AND SHAPE MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-06-11. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-10-30 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $14,844 | |
| 2018-10-23 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $9,054 | |
| 2017-08-29 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $5,070 | |
| 2010-11-10 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $8,820 | |
| 2009-07-20 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | |
| 2008-10-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-04-11 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $6,500 | |
| 2007-03-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-07-21 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $6,000 | |
| 2003-07-22 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | |
| 2003-07-01 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $1,900 | |
| 2001-03-21 | Complaint | 1 | — | $425 | |
| 2000-10-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-08-23 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $5,000 | |
| 1999-07-22 | Complaint | 1 | — | $25,000 | |
| 1999-05-19 | Complaint | 2 | — | $1,125 | |
| 1999-01-20 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $25,000 | |
| 1999-01-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-04-30 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $3,500 | |
| 1998-04-22 | Complaint | 13 | 4 | $150,000 | |
| 1997-05-20 | Referral | 7 | 4 | $8,750 | |
| 1997-04-08 | Follow-up | 25 | 19 | $157,000 | |
| 1996-07-23 | Complaint | 8 | 6 | $6,200 | |
| 1996-06-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-02-28 | Complaint | 10 | 6 | $6,500 | |
| 1994-06-07 | Complaint | 16 | 11 | $32,750 | |
| 1994-02-02 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $2,500 | |
| 1993-06-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-06-23 | Complaint | 9 | 4 | $8,225 | |
| 1991-05-02 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $7,500 | |
| 1990-10-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-10 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $1,950 | |
| 1989-10-13 | Complaint | 6 | 4 | $1,830 | |
| 1989-10-11 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $270 | |
| 1989-09-12 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-04-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-01-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-05-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-05-03 | Complaint | 2 | — | $810 | |
| 1979-02-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-11-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-09-20 | Complaint | 6 | 6 | $2,800 | |
| 1975-06-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-06-23 | Complaint | 8 | — | $65 | |
| 1975-01-02 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-09-25 | Planned | 13 | — | $190 | |
| 1973-10-15 | Complaint | 30 | — | $280 | |
| 1973-05-31 | Complaint | 4 | — | $90 | |
| 1973-05-09 | Complaint | 2 | — | $90 | |
| 1972-10-11 | Complaint | 23 | — | $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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is FORMICA CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- FORMICA CORPORATION has 51 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 laminated plastics plate, sheet (except packaging), and shape manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5. FORMICA CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 1.95 compared to an industry average of 1.9.