Charlotte, North Carolina · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · NAICS 326140
Since 1983, OSHA inspectors have visited Genpak LLC in North Carolina 8 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Dec 21, 2021 on a referral, in Charlotte.
In all, OSHA issued 21 citation items: 11 serious, 3 repeat and 7 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $80,801; today they stand at $73,101, 10% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 9 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Genpak LLC averages $20,767 across 3 cited inspections.
Genpak LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company10601 Westlake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273 · 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 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $14,000 | $12,600 | Mar 4, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $6,300 | Mar 4, 2022 | Final |
10601 Westlake Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273 · Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $14,000 | $22,400 | Mar 9, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $14,000 | $0 | Mar 9, 2021 | Final |
11401 Wilmar Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
11401 Wilmar Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273 · Polystyrene Foam 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 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Sep 24, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Sep 24, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Sep 24, 2018 | Final |
1201 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273 · Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,250 | $3,250 | Jun 12, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ia) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,250 | $3,250 | Jun 12, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(5)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,250 | $3,250 | Jun 12, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 2014 | Closed |
1001 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1001 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28241 · Polystyrene Foam 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 1910.213(i)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $188 | $188 | Jul 25, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Jul 25, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $113 | $113 | Jul 25, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Jul 25, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 2008 | Closed |
Vance St, Forest City, NC 28043 · 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(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1983 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Charlotte site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 175 workers: 5.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 5 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genpak Westlake Charlotte · 2025 | 175 | 8 | 2 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
| Genpak Charlotte Foam Charlotte · 2025 | 115 | 3 | 1 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Genpak, LLC Charlotte · 2025 | 105 | 1 | 0 | 0.7 | 2.6 |
| Corporate Headquarters Charlotte · 2023 | 136 | 1 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Charlotte Westlake Charlotte · 2023 | 105 | 3 | 0 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Charlotte Foam Charlotte · 2023 | 103 | 3 | 2 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Charlotte Wilmar Charlotte · 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| Charlotte Paper Charlotte · 2022 | 88 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | 2.1 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i)
(5) Transportation. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR subtitle B).
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2)
(2) The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1)
(c) General requirements. (1) The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit- required confined spaces.
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.