Since 1998, OSHA inspectors have visited Engineered Plastic Components in Iowa 15 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 13, 2025 after a complaint, in Kalona.
In all, OSHA issued 57 citation items: 40 serious, 1 repeat and 16 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $66,387; today they stand at $23,790, 64% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.303 (electrical equipment, general requirements), 7 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Engineered Plastic Components averages $3,785 across 2 cited inspections.
Engineered Plastic Components also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company202 First Street South, Kalona, IA 52247 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $10,640 | $5,320 | Mar 19, 2026 | Final |
1408 Zimmerman Dr, Grinnell, IA 50112 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
202 First Street South, Kalona, IA 52247 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Dec 20, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(15) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 2017 | Final |
202 1st Street South, Kalona, IA 52247 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $1,100 | $500 | Feb 20, 2015 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $1,925 | $500 | Feb 20, 2015 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $825 | $500 | Feb 20, 2015 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,100 | $500 | Feb 20, 2015 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $550 | $0 | Feb 20, 2015 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 2015 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 2015 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 2015 | Closed |
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Serious | $1,125 | $600 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,125 | $600 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6) · Exit routes |
Serious | $1,500 | $900 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,875 | $500 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,875 | $600 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $1,875 | $0 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(9) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,500 | $0 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $0 | Dec 30, 2013 | Closed |
202 1st Street South, Kalona, IA 52247 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $338 | Jun 9, 2011 | Closed |
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,625 | $0 | Jul 21, 2010 | Closed |
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · All Other Plastics Product 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)(iib) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,500 | $0 | Sep 4, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,125 | $200 | Sep 4, 2009 | Closed |
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(i) · Emergency action plans |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,062 | Dec 23, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(ii) · Emergency action plans |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.179(b)(6)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,062 | Dec 23, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,062 | Dec 23, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3d 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,700 | $850 | Dec 23, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $850 | $425 | Dec 23, 2003 | Closed |
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $2,000 | $0 | Aug 27, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Repeat | $400 | $400 | Aug 27, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2003 | Final |
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,100 | $500 | May 9, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,500 | $500 | May 9, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $2,100 | $500 | May 9, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $900 | $500 | May 9, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 9, 2001 | Closed |
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,000 | $750 | Dec 14, 2000 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,000 | $750 | Dec 14, 2000 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $0 | Dec 14, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2000 | Closed |
1408 Zimmerman Drive S, Grinnell, IA 50112 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $200 | $200 | Dec 2, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $122 | $122 | Dec 2, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $200 | $200 | Dec 2, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 40002 1 |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Dec 2, 1998 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Kalona site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 72 workers: 1.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.3 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineered Plastic Components INC Kalona · 2025 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| Engineered Plastic Components-545 Grinnell · 2022 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. Grinnell · 2017 | 158 | 9 | 1 | 6.2 | 2.3 |
| Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. Kalona · 2016 | 161 | 13 | 6 | 7.8 | 2.3 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1)
(b) Implementation—(1) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii)
(ii) The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.
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.