Inspection 346095474 OPENED JUL 22, 2022Closed
283 Lowell St, Lawrence, MA 01840 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 2001, OSHA inspectors have visited Eastern Packaging, Inc. in Massachusetts 6 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 22, 2022 after a complaint, in Lawrence.
In all, OSHA issued 34 citation items: 31 serious and 3 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $54,867; today they stand at $22,125, 60% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 6 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Eastern Packaging, Inc. averages $5,000 across 1 cited inspection.
Eastern Packaging, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 346059108 OPENED JUN 16, 2022Closed
283 Lowell Street Suite 10, Lawrence, MA 01843 · Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $10,151 | $5,000 | Aug 15, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $10,151 | $0 | Aug 15, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 339439820 OPENED OCT 25, 2013Closed
283 Lowell St, Lawrence, MA 01840 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,900 | $2,200 | Nov 21, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $595 | $300 | Nov 21, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 315053264 OPENED OCT 26, 2010Closed
283 Lowell Street, Lawrence, MA 01840 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $3,570 | $2,500 | Dec 2, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 313886988 OPENED NOV 10, 2009Closed
283 Lowell St., Lawrence, MA 01840 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.24(b) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iib)(2) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8b 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,250 | $0 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12c 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12d 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iva) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 113551006 OPENED APR 12, 2001Closed
283 Lowell Street, Lawrence, MA 01840 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,750 | $875 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $500 | $250 | May 8, 2001 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Lawrence site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 67 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Lawrence · 2025 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| Eastern Packaging Inc Lawrence · 2024 | 67 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
29 CFR 1904.29 · Injury and illness log
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3)
(3) How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded? You must enter each recordable injury or illness on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred.
29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.
29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(ii)
(ii) Rating and capacity. Storage in inside storage rooms shall comply with Table H-13.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes
29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
Other plastics material and resin manufacturing employers in Massachusetts
- Pilgrim Innovative Plastics LLC Plymouth · 1 citation · $0
- Accurate Composites LLC East Falmouth · 3 citations · $3,000
- Allcoat Technology, Inc. Wilmington · 46 citations · $69,762
- Pexco, LLC Athol · 2 citations · $5,000
- Skyline Composite, Inc. Fall River · 25 citations · $44,814
- BI-Qem, Inc. Florence · 32 citations · $149,988
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.