CUSTOM PLASTICS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CUSTOM PLASTICS, INC. — a unlaminated plastics profile shape manufacturing facility located at 1940 LUNT AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 55 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $176,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-01-10.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $176,300.00 is more than 21.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326121). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 55 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 12, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 23, 2008. Of the 55 total citations, 12 (22%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $176,300.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,205.45 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $176,300 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326121 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,718.
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What OSHA violations was CUSTOM PLASTICS, INC. cited for?
CUSTOM PLASTICS, INC. received 55 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $176,300.00. The inspection opened on 2006-01-10.
How much was CUSTOM PLASTICS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $176,300.00 against CUSTOM PLASTICS, INC. in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL. Average per citation: $3,205.45.
Is CUSTOM PLASTICS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CUSTOM PLASTICS, INC. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $176,300.00 is above the industry average.