Tier 4 Systematic

SHEFFIELD PLASTICS INC

📍 SALISBURY ROAD, Sheffield, MA 01257🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1974-10-17
$30.00
Total Penalties
13
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
291
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SHEFFIELD PLASTICS INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at SALISBURY ROAD, Sheffield, MA 01257 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30.00. The inspection case was opened on 1974-10-17.

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.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 27th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 October 21, 1974 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 6, 1981. Of the 13 total citations, 13 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $30.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 13 Citations
29 CFR 1910.242(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.309(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(c)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(d)(03)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(d)(03)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $30.00Gravity: nanIssued: October 21, 1974Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(b)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 24, 1980Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 24, 1980Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 24, 1980Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SHEFFIELD PLASTICS INC cited for?

SHEFFIELD PLASTICS INC received 13 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30.00. The inspection opened on 1974-10-17.

How much was SHEFFIELD PLASTICS INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $30.00 against SHEFFIELD PLASTICS INC in Sheffield, MA. Average per citation: $2.31.

Is SHEFFIELD PLASTICS INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SHEFFIELD PLASTICS INC has a risk score of 16 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $30.00 is below the industry average.