This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1988. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Olin Chemical Safety Record

Joliet, IL

F

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

Last inspected 08/02/1988

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Olin Chemical in Joliet, Illinois has 39 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $3,590 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1988.

Olin Chemical, located in Joliet, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1988. 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 39 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,590.

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.

39 Violations
7 Inspections
23 Serious
$3,590 Penalties
Serious?
23 ($3,190)
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($0)
Willful?
1 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($400)
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1977
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (12 total) since 1978
1910.0028 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1978
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1978
1910.0244 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1978
OSHA initially proposed $21,410 in penalties for Olin Chemical, later reduced to $3,590 — a 83% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
12 citations $315
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
8 citations $315
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
6 citations
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
5 citations $940
1910.0244 OSHA Standard
2 citations $670
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/02/1988 Complaint? Joliet, IL 0 $0
09/23/1982 Planned? Joliet, IL 0 $0
02/19/1981 Planned? Joliet, IL 0 $0
07/22/1980 Follow-Up? Joliet, IL 11 $800
04/08/1980 Complaint? Joliet, IL 0 $0
08/03/1978 Complaint? Joliet, IL 27 $2,790
10/28/1977 Complaint? Joliet, IL 1 $0

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