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Suburban Plastics CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Suburban Plastics CO. ranks #1,538 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious
$106,928
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,538
of 99,447 penalized employers

Suburban Plastics CO. in Elgin, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $106,928. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Suburban Plastics CO. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,538 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - 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, Icon Apparel Inc. in South el Monte, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#1,538
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Suburban Plastics CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Suburban Plastics CO. runs far above peers (6.8x 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

$106,928 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 ($106,928) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $106,928 $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 Suburban Plastics CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.336.755.073.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUSHNELL ILLINOIS TA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SPRINGCO METAL COATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CUISINE SOLUTIONS SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ARRINGTON SAWMILL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 70MARATHON GALVESTON B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BRIGGS & STRATTON CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SELMA PALLET INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL PLASTIC EXTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SORRENTO LACTALIS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GENERAL ALUM NEW ENG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARLISLE PACKAGING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HDT EXPEDITIONARY SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WILLIAM H. HARVEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PRECISION METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18U.S. NONWOVENS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HOHMANN & BARNARD, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GSF PLASTICS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PRECISION IRON WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31Suburban Plastics CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Suburban Plastics CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Suburban Plastics CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Suburban Plastics CO. ranks #833 at $106,928 current penalty.

How Suburban Plastics CO. Compares

Suburban Plastics CO.'s 5.00 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 (6.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-11-08

Last Inspection

2017-08-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$35,643

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $35,643 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

13.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$193,932

Current Penalty Amount

$106,928

Penalty Reduction

44.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $87,004 from the initial assessment of $193,932. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Suburban Plastics CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Suburban Plastics CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $106,928 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $35,643 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Suburban Plastics CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($106,928 here).

Riviana Foods INC. $106,874 TX New England Wood Pellet, LLC $107,000 NH JBS USA, LLC $107,225 CO Encore Wire Corporation $106,624 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bushnell Illinois Tank CO. D/B/a Schuld/Bushnell 3 insp. Valley, NE Springco Metal Coatings INC. 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Cuisine Solutions San Antonio 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Arrington Sawmill, INC. 3 insp. Jacksonville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Riviana Foods INC.
Freeport, TX
7 inspections $106,874
New England Wood Pellet, LLC
Jaffrey, NH
5 inspections $107,000
Icon Apparel Inc.
South el Monte, CA
0 inspections $0
GTM Sportswear
Manhattan, KS
1 inspections $8,925
JBS USA, LLC
Greeley, CO
5 inspections $107,225

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What to do with this record

Use Suburban Plastics CO.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Suburban Plastics CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Suburban Plastics CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Suburban Plastics CO. have? ▼
Suburban Plastics CO. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $106,928.
How many OSHA inspections has Suburban Plastics CO. had? ▼
Suburban Plastics CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-08 and the most recent on 2017-08-24. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Suburban Plastics CO.? ▼
Suburban Plastics CO. has been assessed $106,928 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $193,932 (a 44.9% reduction).
Does Suburban Plastics CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Suburban Plastics CO. has 12 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Suburban Plastics CO. operate in? ▼
Suburban Plastics CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Suburban Plastics CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Suburban Plastics CO. ranks #1,538 (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 Suburban Plastics CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Suburban Plastics CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $106,928 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Icon Apparel Inc. in South el Monte, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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