CUSTOM POLYMER SPECIALISTS INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CUSTOM POLYMER SPECIALISTS INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 202 5TH ST., BOX 807, WHEATON, MN 56296 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-11-19.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $500.00 is 58% below the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.

State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 57th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 19, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 15, 1997. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $500.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.