Establishment profile
U.S. POLYMERS, INC.
300 EAST PRIMM ST., ST. LOUIS, MO, 63111
325510 — Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Summary
U.S. POLYMERS, INC. has accumulated 51 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 49 years of recorded history, with $7,985 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 44 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
U.S. POLYMERS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
73% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 24 citations in this view · $5,978 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 2 | 2 | $1,090 | Feb 1977 | Jul 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 2 | 2 | $288 | Oct 1991 | Feb 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 2 | 2 | $200 | Oct 1991 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1991 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jul 1984 | Jul 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H02 III | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 H08 I | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H02 I | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 H03 IIA | 1 | 1 | $200 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 D07 III | 1 | 1 | $200 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B01 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 H06 III | 1 | 1 | $200 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 C02 IV | 1 | 1 | $200 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 H04 IV | 1 | 1 | $200 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 H04 IC | 1 | 1 | $200 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
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 3255 within MO. Peer group: 44 employers. This establishment has 51 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for U.S. POLYMERS, 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 U.S. POLYMERS, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1984 | BURN,PPE,WORK RULES,PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE,CHEMICAL REACTION,ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE,CHEMICAL,HIGH TEMPERATUREFatality | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 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 U.S. POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for U.S. POLYMERS, 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 U.S. POLYMERS, 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 U.S. POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for U.S. POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for U.S. POLYMERS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-28 | Planned | 8 | 7 | $525 | |
| 1992-07-29 | Follow-up | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-04-21 | Follow-up | 9 | 5 | $1,800 | |
| 1991-08-23 | Referral | 28 | 23 | $3,670 | |
| 1985-12-04 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-11-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-06-08 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $1,900 | |
| 1981-03-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-03-30 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-03-28 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-02-01 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $90 |
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 U.S. POLYMERS, 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 U.S. POLYMERS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- U.S. POLYMERS, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 51 violations and $7,985 in total penalties.
- How does U.S. POLYMERS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- U.S. POLYMERS, INC. operates in the paint and coating manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.6.
- Has U.S. POLYMERS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving U.S. POLYMERS, INC..