This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1980. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Joliet Color Safety Record

Joliet, IL

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 03/31/1980

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Joliet Color in Joliet, Illinois has 46 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 17 classified as serious and $3,900 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Joliet Color, located in Joliet, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1980. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 46 violations on file, 17 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,900.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

46 Violations
1 Inspections
17 Serious
$3,900 Penalties
Willful?
28 ($2,400)
Serious?
17 ($1,500)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $52,400 in penalties for Joliet Color, later reduced to $3,900 — a 93% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1007 OSHA Standard
19 citations $2,300
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
14 citations $1,200
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
10 citations
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
1 citation $200
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
1 citation $200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/31/1980 Planned? Joliet, IL 46 $3,900

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