Establishment profile
SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
135 W LAKE STREET, NORTHLAKE, IL, 60164
Operated by Sun Chemical · 1 of 32 establishments
325130 — Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
Summary
SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION has accumulated 18 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 44 years of recorded history, with $30,100 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 117 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
86% 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. 18 distinct standards shown · 18 citations in this view · $30,100 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E05 | 1 | 1 | $5,914 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | $4,681 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F06 II | 1 | 1 | $4,405 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 I | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q02 III | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | May 2000 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F01 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jun 1991 | Jun 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q05 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jun 1991 | Jun 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jun 1991 | Jun 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jun 1991 | Jun 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 O04 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q02 IX | 1 | 1 | — | May 2000 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1989 | Aug 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1984 | Feb 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B07 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1984 | Feb 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1984 | Feb 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B06 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1984 | Feb 1984 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3251 within IL. Peer group: 117 employers. This establishment has 18 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
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 230 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 SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for Sun Chemical, 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 Sun Chemical 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.). 11 cases · 8 ULP · 3 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-385865 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2026 | — | Open | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-379894 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-367211 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2025 | Feb 2026 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 25-CA-288247 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2021 | Sep 2022 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-286058 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2021 | Sep 2022 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-284138 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2021 | Mar 2022 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-279290 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2021 | Sep 2022 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-RC-277054 | Representation election | May 2021 | Aug 2021 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-RC-270209 | Representation election | Dec 2020 | May 2021 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-RC-128869 | Representation election | May 2014 | Jun 2014 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 13-CA-040137 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2002 | Aug 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
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 SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SUN CHEMICAL CORP 135 W LAKE ST · NORTHLAKE, IL, 60164 | AirWaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 1 | 0 | — | Jun 2023 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-09 | Complaint | 4 | — | $15,000 | |
| 2000-02-02 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | |
| 1993-12-16 | Referral | 3 | 1 | $9,500 | |
| 1991-04-10 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $3,100 | |
| 1989-08-10 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-01-13 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-05-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION is one of 32 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Sun Chemical.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Sun Chemical across all 32 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing within IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- APOLLO COLORS INC.ROCKDALE — 3 federal enforcement records
- PRINCE MINERALS LLCQUINCY — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOLOMON COLORS, INC.SPRINGFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
- PLASTICS COLOR CORPORATION OF ILLINOISCALUMET CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Sun Chemical, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATIONHOPKINSVILLE, KY — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATIONMAUMEE, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATIONWURTLAND, KY — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUN CHEMICALFLORENCE, KY — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPWoodlawn, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATIONCOLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATIONKANKAKEE, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPWIXOM, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUN CHEMICAL COSolon, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUN CHEMICAL COMPANYNEWARK, NJ — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Sun Chemical locationsParent rollup
- Synthetic Dye and Pigment ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in ILState-wide enforcement data
- Synthetic Dye and in ILIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SUN CHEMICAL 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Sun Chemical, which operates 32 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $30,100 in total penalties.
- How does SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION operates in the synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8. SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 1.74 compared to an industry average of 1.6.