This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1989. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Rust-Oleum Safety Record

Evanston, IL

F

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

Last inspected 01/06/1989

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Rust-Oleum in Evanston, Illinois has 100 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 86 classified as serious and $19,570 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 1989.

Rust-Oleum, located in Evanston, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1989. 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 100 violations on file, 86 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $19,570.

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.

100 Violations
5 Inspections
86 Serious
$19,570 Penalties
Serious?
86 ($17,970)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($0)
Willful?
6 ($1,600)
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 2 inspections (17 total) since 1979
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (11 total) since 1979
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1979
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1979
OSHA initially proposed $171,200 in penalties for Rust-Oleum, later reduced to $19,570 — a 89% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
19 citations $3,250
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
17 citations $4,739
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
11 citations $1,250
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
10 citations $2,000
1910.0023 Ladders
8 citations $1,811
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/06/1989 Complaint? Evanston, IL 1 $420
01/24/1984 Planned? Evanston, IL 0 $0
02/26/1981 Follow-Up? Evanston, IL 0 $0
06/14/1979 Accident? Evanston, IL 83 $16,550
06/12/1979 Accident? Evanston, IL 16 $2,600

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