Summary
UNIVAR USA, INC. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $7,638 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 117 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 53rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVAR USA, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $7,638 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 F03 IVE | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 F01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $1,838 | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3251 within IL. Peer group: 117 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVAR USA, 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 UNIVAR USA, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2002 | BEAM,PLATFORM,FLAMMABLE LIQUID,TOLUENE,EXPLOSION,CHEMICAL BURN,CHEMICAL VAPOR,TANKFatality | 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 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 UNIVAR USA, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVAR USA, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for UNIVAR USA, INC., 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 UNIVAR USA, INC. 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 · 5 ULP · 6 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-RC-185426 | Representation election | Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-168296 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2016 | Apr 2016 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-157624 | Representation election | Aug 2015 | Sep 2015 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-144163 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-143032 | Representation election | Dec 2014 | Jan 2015 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-138269 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2014 | Jan 2015 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-087897 | Representation election | Aug 2012 | Oct 2012 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045983 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2010 | Oct 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045928 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2010 | Jan 2011 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-021922 | Representation election | Mar 2010 | May 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-RC-021918 | Representation election | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 | 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 UNIVAR USA, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVAR USA, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for UNIVAR USA, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-27 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,838 | |
| 2002-07-10 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $5,800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVAR USA, 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 UNIVAR USA, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- UNIVAR USA, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $7,637.5 in total penalties.
- Has UNIVAR USA, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving UNIVAR USA, INC..