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Equistar Chemicals, LP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Equistar Chemicals, LP ranks #2,126 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty83% serious
$88,900
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,126
of 99,447 penalized employers

Equistar Chemicals, LP in Tuscola, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $88,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Equistar Chemicals, LP 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,126 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Meteor Sealing Systems, LLC in Dover, OH is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $89,062 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#2,126
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Equistar Chemicals, LP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Equistar Chemicals, LP runs far above peers (5.6x 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

$88,900 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($88,900) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $88,900 $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 Equistar Chemicals, LP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABF PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SILVER LINE BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NATIONAL SINTERED AL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BANCROFT BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17GILLESPIE LUMBER LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27DYNASTY SPAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38BELL-CARTER FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBUS INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HILITE INDUSTRIES AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CROUNSE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CLASSIC ENVELOPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PISTON AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WOODWORK MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CANOAK MISSOURI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RAY-TECH INFRARED CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SCENIC CITY TILE & G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41SEOYON E-HWA INTERIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LEXMARK INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSAL FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SHEBOYGAN PAPER BOX …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Equistar Chemicals, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Equistar Chemicals, LP has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Equistar Chemicals, LP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Equistar Chemicals, LP ranks #1,113 at $88,900 current penalty.

How Equistar Chemicals, LP Compares

Equistar Chemicals, LP's 2.00 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 runs far above peers (5.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-22

Last Inspection

2012-01-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,633

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $29,633 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

1

Willful

16.7% 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

$95,900

Current Penalty Amount

$88,900

Penalty Reduction

7.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $95,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Equistar Chemicals, LP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Equistar Chemicals, LP Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $88,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,633 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Equistar Chemicals, LP, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($88,900 here).

Arch Wood Protection, INC. $88,869 GA Resco Products, INC. $89,023 PA Meteor Sealing Systems, LLC $89,062 OH Toledo Refining Company LLC $88,732 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Abf Packing, INC. 3 insp. Dublin, TX Silver Line Building Products, LLC 3 insp. North Brunswick, NJ National Sintered Alloys Incorporated 3 insp. Clinton, CT Bancroft Bag, INC. 3 insp. West Monroe, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Arch Wood Protection, INC.
Conley, GA
4 inspections $88,869
Schweid And Sons
Carlstadt, NJ
3 inspections $35,800
Resco Products, INC.
Tarentum, PA
7 inspections $89,023
Caterpillar INC.
East Peoria, IL
13 inspections $88,750
Meteor Sealing Systems, LLC
Dover, OH
8 inspections $89,062

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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 Equistar Chemicals, LP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Equistar Chemicals, LP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Equistar Chemicals, LP have? ▼
Equistar Chemicals, LP has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $88,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Equistar Chemicals, LP had? ▼
Equistar Chemicals, LP has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-22 and the most recent on 2012-01-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Equistar Chemicals, LP? ▼
Equistar Chemicals, LP has been assessed $88,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $95,900 (a 7.3% reduction).
Does Equistar Chemicals, LP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Equistar Chemicals, LP has 5 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Equistar Chemicals, LP operate in? ▼
Equistar Chemicals, LP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Equistar Chemicals, LP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Equistar Chemicals, LP ranks #2,126 (the top 5% 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 Equistar Chemicals, LP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Equistar Chemicals, LP's total OSHA penalty of $88,900 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Meteor Sealing Systems, LLC in Dover, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $89,062 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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