Sun Chemical Safety Record

Muskegon, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/14/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Sun Chemical in Muskegon, Michigan has 107 workplace safety violations across 25 inspections, with 74 classified as serious and $275,945 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2024.

Sun Chemical in Muskegon, Michigan 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 Sun Chemical 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.

74 of the 107 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $275,945 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. 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. Michigan workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.3 Sun Chemical violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$6,800 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 107 violations, $275,945 in penalties across 25 inspections
107 Total Violations
25 Total Inspections
74 Total Serious
$275,945 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($6,300)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($500)
R230.204 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1988
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1988
4080.1011 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 1993
R230.203 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1988
R350.206 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1988
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 98 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $339,610 in penalties for Sun Chemical, later reduced to $275,945 — a 19% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
43 citations $137,550
4080.1011 OSHA Standard
14 citations $26,037
R230.204 OSHA Standard
7 citations $2,972
R230.203 OSHA Standard
6 citations $20,800
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $3,612

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Sun Chemical in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/14/2024 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
09/30/2021 Referral? Muskegon, MI 3 $6,800
11/07/2011 Accident? Muskegon, MI 2 $4,000
01/08/2007 Planned? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
03/06/2003 Unprogrammed Related? Muskegon, MI 2 $0
03/06/2003 Monitoring? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
05/31/2001 Accident? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
04/12/2000 Accident? Muskegon, MI 32 $150,000
01/13/2000 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 2 $0
05/13/1999 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 7 $20,800
05/19/1998 Accident? Muskegon, MI 16 $6,900
10/24/1997 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
08/13/1997 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 3 $0
09/03/1996 Unprogrammed Related? Muskegon, MI 1 $1,625
01/10/1996 Follow-Up? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
01/10/1996 Follow-Up? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
02/17/1994 Accident? Muskegon, MI 10 $61,600
10/13/1993 Complaint? Muskegon, MI 1 $0
03/04/1993 Accident? Muskegon, MI 19 $22,060
03/17/1992 Planned? Muskegon, MI 2 $0
04/26/1990 Unprogrammed Related? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
04/25/1990 Follow-Up? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
04/25/1990 Accident? Muskegon, MI 0 $0
08/17/1989 Follow-Up? Muskegon, MI 1 $1,620
12/06/1988 Planned? Muskegon, MI 6 $540

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