Colonial Bag Safety Record

Carol Stream, IL · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 09/20/2018

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Colonial Bag in Carol Stream, Illinois has 29 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $74,888 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1996 to 2018.

Colonial Bag in Carol Stream, Illinois has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Colonial Bag among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

22 of the 29 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Illinois workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.6 Colonial Bag violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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29 Violations
8 Inspections
22 Serious
$74,888 Penalties
Serious?
22 ($61,788)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($1,500)
Repeat?
2 ($11,600)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 2010
1910.0335 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2010
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2010
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 29 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $140,404 in penalties for Colonial Bag, later reduced to $74,888 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
10 citations $32,040
1910.0335 OSHA Standard
4 citations $6,908
1910.0333 OSHA Standard
3 citations $5,900
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $6,700
1910.0334 OSHA Standard
1 citation

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Colonial Bag in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/20/2018 Follow-Up? Carol Stream, IL 0 $0
11/14/2017 Referral? Carol Stream, IL 3 $15,500
05/08/2017 Referral? Carol Stream, IL 15 $40,000
03/04/2015 Referral? Carol Stream, IL 2 $6,880
12/31/2014 Complaint? Carol Stream, IL 1 $4,000
11/17/2010 Planned? Carol Stream, IL 6 $5,508
09/13/2007 Planned? Carol Stream, IL 0 $0
08/02/1996 Accident? Carol Stream, IL 2 $3,000

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