Establishment profile
THULE, INC.
3705-3737 N. ACORN AVE., FRANKLIN PARK, IL, 60131
326199 — All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Summary
THULE, INC. has accumulated 17 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $8,388 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 87th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 671 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THULE, 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
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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. 17 distinct standards shown · 17 citations in this view · $8,388 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $910 | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $910 | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $613 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $580 | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 1 | 1 | $579 | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $579 | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 B01 | 1 | 1 | $368 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0254 D09 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B07 IX | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
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 3261 within IL. Peer group: 671 employers. This establishment has 17 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for THULE, 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 THULE, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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 THULE, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for THULE, 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 THULE, 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 THULE, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THULE, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
THULE INC 3737 N ACORN LN · FRANKLIN PARK, IL, 60131 | AirRCRA | 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 THULE, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The plastic brackets on the car seat adapter can break, posing a fall hazard to infants.. Most recent recall: 2020-08-12. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thule Recalls RideAlong Rear-Mounted Child Bike Seats Due to Chemical Ingestion Hazard #24182 | Apr 2024 | The harness padding of Thule RideAlong bike seats can contain flame-retardant DecaBDE in excess of regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. DecaBDE can be toxic if it is ingested or comes into contact with skin or eyes. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT. Most recent campaign: 2022-10-21. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 4 campaigns shown · 19,094 units potentially affected · 2 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22E091000 | Oct 2022 | EQUIPMENT | THULE | — | 4,759 |
| 21E045000 | May 2021 | EQUIPMENT | THULE TEPUITEPUI | — | 738 |
| 16E053000 | Jun 2016 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | THULE | — | 9,140 |
| 10E020000 | May 2010 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | THULE | — | 4,457 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-10-04 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,050 | |
| 2002-06-24 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-03-07 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-08-21 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $2,800 | |
| 2001-08-16 | Planned | 8 | 5 | $3,558 | |
| 2000-02-09 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $980 |
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 THULE, 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 THULE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- THULE, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 17 violations and $8,388 in total penalties.
- How does THULE, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- THULE, INC. operates in the all other plastics product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.