Establishment profile
SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
4925 EVANSTON AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI, 49442
325110 — Petrochemical Manufacturing
EIN 222761297
Summary
SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION has accumulated 107 OSHA violations across 25 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $280,745 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 83 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year 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
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 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 · 44 citations in this view · $151,446 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4080.1011 A | 13 | 2 | $24,412 | May 1993 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F01 I | 4 | 1 | $1,500 | Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 D01 VII | 2 | 2 | $6,188 | Aug 1998 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 G03 | 2 | 2 | $5,288 | Aug 1998 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E03 II | 2 | 2 | $5,288 | Aug 1998 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F03 | 2 | 2 | $4,688 | Aug 1998 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 D03 II | 2 | 2 | $4,688 | Aug 1998 | Apr 2001 |
| R230204 D II | 2 | 2 | $2,160 | Mar 1989 | Oct 1989 |
| R230204 D III | 2 | 2 | $812 | May 1993 | Aug 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F04 | 2 | 1 | $812 | May 1993 | May 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F01 III | 2 | 1 | — | Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 |
| R350204 C | 1 | 1 | $46,000 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| R230203 E II | 1 | 1 | $16,800 | Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E03 IV | 1 | 1 | $4,688 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E03 III | 1 | 1 | $4,688 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 D03 IF | 1 | 1 | $4,688 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $4,688 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 D03 IE | 1 | 1 | $4,688 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 D03 IA | 1 | 1 | $4,688 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E02 | 1 | 1 | $4,688 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
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 3251 within MI. Peer group: 83 employers. This establishment has 107 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
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 119 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 →
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2021 | Actuated,Amputated,Amputation,Caught Between,Caught In,Chemical,Clearing,Clogged,Finger,Gate,Hand,Instantaneous amputation,Knuckle,Laceration,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Machine Guarding,Machine operator,Maintenance,Manufacturing,Partial Amputation,Pinch Point,Pinched,Pneumatic,Pneumatic equipment,Pneumatic system,Safety Device,Traumatic Amputation,Unguarded,Vacuum Vessel | 1 | — | — | |
| Nov 4, 2011 | CRUSHED,PALLET,FALLING OBJECTFatality | 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 year 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 MI — for SUN CHEMICAL 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 SUN CHEMICAL 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.). 5 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-296468 | Unfair labor practice | May 2022 | Jul 2022 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-285142 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2021 | Apr 2023 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-UC-000635 | UC | Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-052667 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-UC-000624 | UC | Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
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: Significant Violation.
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). 2 facilities · 1 significant noncompliance · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SUN CHEMICAL CORP 4925 EVANSTON AVE · MUSKEGON, MI, 49442 | AirWaterRCRATRI | Significant Violation QNCR 12 | 2 | 0 | — | Apr 2024 | View → |
SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION 2201 WOLF LAKE RD · MUSKEGON, MI, 49442 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-09-30 | Referral | 3 | 2 | $6,800 | |
| 2011-11-07 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $4,000 | |
| 2007-01-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-03-06 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-03-06 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-05-31 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-04-12 | Accident | 32 | 32 | $150,000 | |
| 2000-01-13 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-05-13 | Complaint | 7 | 1 | $25,600 | |
| 1998-05-19 | Accident | 16 | 9 | $6,900 | |
| 1997-10-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-08-13 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-09-03 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $1,625 | |
| 1996-01-10 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-01-10 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-02-17 | Accident | 10 | 8 | $61,600 | |
| 1993-10-13 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-03-04 | Accident | 19 | 19 | $22,060 | |
| 1992-03-17 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-04-26 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-04-25 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-04-25 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-08-17 | Follow-up | 1 | — | $1,620 | |
| 1988-12-06 | Planned | 6 | 1 | $540 |
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 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION has 25 OSHA inspections on record with 107 violations and $280,745 in total penalties.
- How does SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION operates in the petrochemical manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.5. SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 4.36 compared to an industry average of 0.3.
- Has SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION.