Manufacturing · Carol Stream, IL

Colonial Bag CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Colonial Bag CORP ranks #23,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Colonial Bag CORP in Carol Stream, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Colonial Bag CORP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Flying W Plastics INC in Glenville, WV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,500 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#23,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Colonial Bag CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Colonial Bag CORP sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$15,500 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Colonial Bag CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.713.326.038.651.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31OHIO GASKET & SHIM C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HARMAC REBAR & STEEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PINTER MEMORIALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32DICAPERL MINERALS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HILLTOP SLATE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25G.A.L. MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAVID ELLIOT POULTRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RELIANCE PRECAST SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HIXSON LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GGI GLASS DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERLIN INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE BREWER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CARLEX GLASS AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EISENBACK EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49TRINDCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SIMMONS CUSTOM RIGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CP MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Colonial Bag CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Colonial Bag CORP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Colonial Bag CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Colonial Bag CORP sits at penalty rank #11,044 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,500 assessed).

How Colonial Bag CORP Compares

Colonial Bag CORP's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-11-14

Last Inspection

2018-09-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $7,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$38,414

Current Penalty Amount

$15,500

Penalty Reduction

59.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,914 from the initial assessment of $38,414. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Colonial Bag CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Colonial Bag CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $15,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,750 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Colonial Bag CORP, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colonial Bag CORP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Colonial Bag CORP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Colonial Bag CORP have?
Colonial Bag CORP has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Colonial Bag CORP had?
Colonial Bag CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-14 and the most recent on 2018-09-20. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Colonial Bag CORP?
Colonial Bag CORP has been assessed $15,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,414 (a 59.7% reduction).
Does Colonial Bag CORP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Colonial Bag CORP has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Colonial Bag CORP operate in?
Colonial Bag CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Colonial Bag CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Colonial Bag CORP ranks #23,301 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Colonial Bag CORP's safety record compare to industry average?
Colonial Bag CORP's total OSHA penalty of $15,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flying W Plastics INC in Glenville, WV is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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