Establishment profile
HERCULES INC
3366 NW YEON AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97210
325211 — Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Summary
HERCULES INC has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $3,240 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HERCULES INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, CPSC product recalls, and NHTSA vehicle recalls 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry.
OSHA workplace safety
33% 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $3,240 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 7020.36801 | 2 | 1 | $300 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,290 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 I02 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 7020.16105 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 7020.37804 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q09 I | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 7020.21003 A | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 7136.002003 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
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.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HERCULES 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 HERCULES INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 HERCULES INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HERCULES 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 HERCULES 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 HERCULES INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HERCULES INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HERCULES INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2020-08-05. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. Most recent campaign: 2019-05-07. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-01-12 | Planned | 14 | 7 | $3,240 | |
| 1983-06-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in plastics material and resin manufacturing within OR, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- DYNEA USA INCSPRINGFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
- SPECIALTY POLYMERS PRODUCTS INCWOODBURN — 1 federal enforcement record
- GRAYGO INDUSTRIES INCJUNCTION CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
- HERCULES INCBEAVERTON — 0 federal enforcement records
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- Plastics Material and Resin ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HERCULES 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 HERCULES INC's OSHA violation history?
- HERCULES INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $3,240 in total penalties.
- How does HERCULES INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- HERCULES INC operates in the plastics material and resin manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.