RESTECH PLASTIC MOLDING, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RESTECH PLASTIC MOLDING, LLC — a all other plastics product manufacturing facility located at 34 TOWER STREET, HUDSON, MA 01749 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,777.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-01-26.
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,777.00 is more than 2.6× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326199). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 10 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 27, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 31, 2014. Of the 20 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,777.00 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 $1,088.85 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2018 enforcement action against Restech Plastic Molding, LLC revealed a
This facility's $21,777 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 326199 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,661.
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What OSHA violations was RESTECH PLASTIC MOLDING, LLC cited for?
RESTECH PLASTIC MOLDING, LLC received 20 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,777.00. The inspection opened on 2018-01-26.
How much was RESTECH PLASTIC MOLDING, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,777.00 against RESTECH PLASTIC MOLDING, LLC in HUDSON, MA. Average per citation: $1,088.85.
Is RESTECH PLASTIC MOLDING, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RESTECH PLASTIC MOLDING, LLC has a risk score of 24 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $21,777.00 is above the industry average.